About This School
Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language is located in Victorville, CA and is one of 19 elementary schools in Victor Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 440 students in grades K-6.
Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language 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 Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language'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.
Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language had an API growth score of 837 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language's 2011 base score was 845, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language's students and teachers. more
Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language 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 Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language'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.
Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language had an API growth score of 837 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language's 2011 base score was 845, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language's students and teachers. more
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Victor Elementary District Spending
$7,219Per Pupil
The Victor Elementary spends $7,219 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Victor Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sedona Charter Academy 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Del Rey Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Sixth Street Prep Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Victor Valley Sda School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Irwin Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Victor Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language14907 South Mojave Dr
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-7961
www.vesd.net
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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
6 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: 440
53%
45%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language had 48% 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%
White
32%
Black
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Academy of Performing Arts and Foreign Language had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Victorville, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Victorville | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,187 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 32 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 38% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.03 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 66%/33% |
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