About This School
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School is located in Walnut, CA and is one of 9 elementary schools in Walnut Valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 669 students in grades K-5.
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School made 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 Leonard B. Westhoff 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.
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School had an API growth score of 957 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School's 2011 base score was 951 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School made 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 Leonard B. Westhoff 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.
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School had an API growth score of 957 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School's 2011 base score was 951 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Walnut Valley Unified District Spending
$7,910Per Pupil
The Walnut Valley Unified spends $7,910 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Walnut Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Collegewood Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| The Cross Christian School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Vejar Elementary School 1.6 miles | |
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| Walnut Valley Montessori School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School 2 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Walnut Valley Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School1323 Country Hollow
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-6483
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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: 669
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School had 10% 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)
Asian/Pacific Islander
78%
Hispanic
16%
White
5%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Leonard B. Westhoff Elementary School
5
Mrs Figueroa: it is an excellent school. it has truly challenged my son and he enjoys going there everyday. we had an option of a few different schools to pick from, being that his father and i are in different areas, and we picked this one. it stands above all others!!
Submitted by a Parent on Aug 4, 2010
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