About This School
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology is located in Vista, CA and is one of 20 elementary schools in Vista Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 682 students in grades K-5.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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 Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology'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.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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. Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology's 2011 base score was 835 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology's students and teachers. more
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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 Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology'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.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 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. Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology's 2011 base score was 835 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology's students and teachers. more
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Vista Unified District Spending
$7,756Per Pupil
The Vista Unified spends $7,756 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-City Christian Schools 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Grapevine Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Calavera Hills Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Christa McAuliffe Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| San Diego Neighborhood Homeschools 1.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Vista Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology260 Cedar Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 724-8442
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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: 682
43%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology had 65% 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
67%
White
22%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
5
Lisa: Casita is a public Magnet Elementary school with a focus on science, math, and technology. All children starting in Kindergarten through 5th rotate to science and tech labs once a week. The children have great opportunities to learn computers, and have fun projects that incorporate science and technology. 5th grade is also getting special STEM labs that incorporate engineering as well. All students in the Vista USD are eligible to attend, Kindergarten through a lottery, and other grades through application depending on space availability. We are happy with the attention our child receives in class and the extra focus the kids get in and out of class.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 12, 2012
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