About This School
Loma Vista Elementary School is located in Whittier, CA and is one of 7 elementary schools in South Whittier Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 446 students in grades K-6.
Loma Vista 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 Loma Vista 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.
Loma Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 755 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Loma Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 722 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Loma Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Loma Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Loma Vista 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 Loma Vista 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.
Loma Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 755 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Loma Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 722 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Loma Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Loma Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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South Whittier Elementary District Spending
$8,943Per Pupil
The South Whittier Elementary spends $8,943 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 29% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about South Whittier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telechron Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Carmela Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Monte Vista Middle School 0.7 miles |  |
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| St Gregory the Great School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| L'Heritage Francais Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- South Whittier Elementary School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Loma Vista Elementary School13463 East Meyer Rd
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 941-4712
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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
3 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: 446
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Loma Vista Elementary School had 91% 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
95%
White
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Loma Vista Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Loma Vista Elementary School
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I love this school because we have too much fun in sports,activities,thinktogether but is just some teacher this year that they are not that nice they are MEAN I just hope next year they wont be at MY SCHOOL LOMA VISTA
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 8, 2011
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