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Los Altos Elementary School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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201 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
Santa Clara County
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PH: (650) 947-1150
FAX: (650) 947-0118

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  • Grades K-8 & ungraded
  • 4275 students
  • 10 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2009.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 81% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 10% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 30% in 2009.

Science
 91% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2009.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 87% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 42% in 2009.

Algebra I
 76% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 44% in 2009.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2009.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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 CAHSEE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential99%96%
Emergency credential or waiver0%2%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1413
Average years teaching in district911
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White53%28%
Asian27%8%
Multiple or No Response15%3%
Hispanic or Latino4%49%
Filipino<1%3%
African American<1%7%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program12%51%
English language learners26%24%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,864$9,093
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional69%61%
Student and staff support7%11%
Administration13%13%
Other expenditures11%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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