About This School
Portola Elementary School is located in Ventura, CA and is one of 18 elementary schools in Ventura Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 577 students in grades K-5.
Portola 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 Portola 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.
Portola Elementary School had an API growth score of 865 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Portola Elementary School's 2011 base score was 859 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Portola Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Portola Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Portola 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 Portola 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.
Portola Elementary School had an API growth score of 865 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Portola Elementary School's 2011 base score was 859 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Portola Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Portola Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Ventura Unified District Spending
$8,755Per Pupil
The Ventura Unified spends $8,755 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 35% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Ventura 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 |
|---|---|---|
| College Heights Christian School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Mound Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Montalvo Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Elmhurst Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Juanamaria Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Ventura Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Portola Elementary School6700 Eagle St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1734
www.ventura.k12.ca.u...
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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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TestRating
7 out of 10
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: 577
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Portola Elementary School had 54% 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
50%
White
38%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
4%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Portola Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Portola Elementary School
5
My child attented there for less than 1 year. I finally had to pull him out because he was one of many children being bullied on the playground. I was volunteering EVERYDAY in order to keep an eye out for him, even that did not seem to deter the bullies. The sadest part is that the Principal & the District did NOTHING about it. I asked for more adult eyes and ears on the playground, they told me that was an unreasonable request. I was very patient with the school in trying to resolve this matter, my child was bullied from Oct- March, when I finally decided to do homeschool instead.
I can honestly say that there are other children that its happening to, but are not saying anything to their parents. Please ask your children daily, it is a serious problem, Portola does not know how to handle it.
I can honestly say that there are other children that its happening to, but are not saying anything to their parents. Please ask your children daily, it is a serious problem, Portola does not know how to handle it.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 6, 2011
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