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Pinkham Elementary School

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Pinkham Elementary School is located in Visalia, CA and is one of 26 elementary schools in Visalia Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 630 students in grades K-6.

Pinkham 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 Pinkham 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.

Pinkham Elementary School had an API growth score of 758 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pinkham Elementary School's 2011 base score was 761 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Pinkham 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 Pinkham Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Visalia Unified District Spending

$8,127Per Pupil

The Visalia Unified spends $8,127 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Visalia Unified District

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Emmanuel Christian Academy 0.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Mineral King Elementary School 0.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Washington Elementary School 1.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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Golden Oak Elementary School 1.6 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Visalia Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Pinkham Elementary School
2200 East Tulare Ave
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7853

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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.

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TestRating
4 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 630

50% 49%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Pinkham Elementary School had 61% 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

47%

White

41%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Pinkham Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

Pinkham Elementary School

Laura Bustamante: I think Pinkham is a great school! I love the teachers and both my children have been attending since kindergarten now one is in 5th and the other 3rd..... not only are the teachers great but the office staff is too it's not just a school you r children grow with the staff and teachers and so do you it goes to another level of friendship over the years. Aside from a few yard duty staff and some bad choices made from some, i have had a great experience at Pinkham and will be looking foward to my youngest attending k soon .....

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