About This School
San Jose-Edison Academy is located in West Covina, CA and is one of 15 schools in West Covina Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 1196 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
San Jose-Edison Academy 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 San Jose-Edison Academy'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.
San Jose-Edison Academy had an API growth score of 924 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. San Jose-Edison Academy's 2011 base score was 910 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, San Jose-Edison Academy had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about San Jose-Edison Academy's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
San Jose-Edison Academy 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 San Jose-Edison Academy'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.
San Jose-Edison Academy had an API growth score of 924 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. San Jose-Edison Academy's 2011 base score was 910 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, San Jose-Edison Academy had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about San Jose-Edison Academy's students and teachers. more
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West Covina Unified District Spending
$6,410Per Pupil
The West Covina Unified spends $6,410 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about West Covina 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Orangewood Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Edgewood Middle School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Straight Way the Elementary School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Wescove Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Edgewood Academy 0.7 miles | |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-8
- West Covina Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
San Jose-Edison Academy2021 West Alwood St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
www.sanjose-edison.com
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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.
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TestRating
9 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: 1196
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, San Jose-Edison Academy had 44% 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
74%
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
White
7%
Black
3%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, San Jose-Edison Academy had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About West Covina, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| West Covina | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,002 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 43% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.31 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 66%/33% |
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