About This School
Grace Patterson Elementary School is located in Vallejo, CA and is one of 21 elementary schools in Vallejo City Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 356 students in grades K-5.
Grace Patterson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Grace Patterson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Grace Patterson Elementary School had an API growth score of 693 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Grace Patterson Elementary School's 2011 base score was 743 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Grace Patterson Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Grace Patterson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Grace Patterson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Grace Patterson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Grace Patterson Elementary School had an API growth score of 693 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Grace Patterson Elementary School's 2011 base score was 743 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Grace Patterson Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Grace Patterson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Vallejo City Unified District Spending
$8,770Per Pupil
The Vallejo City Unified spends $8,770 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Vallejo City Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Beverly Hills Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Franklin Middle School 1.3 miles | |
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| Glen Cove Elementary School 1.4 miles | |
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| Steffan Manor Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Reignierd School 1.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Vallejo City Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Grace Patterson Elementary School1080 Porter St
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8580
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 356
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Grace Patterson Elementary School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
46%
Black
37%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
White
3%
Two or More Races
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Grace Patterson Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Grace Patterson Elementary School
Narena Twrry: I believe the school is great and focus on the children needs, my daughters teacher Mrs. Howard is great, she teach all her chldren very well, when my twins come home every weekend they are teaching me something new, that lets me know Mrs. howard take pride in her job.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 15, 2010
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