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Norris Elementary School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Kern County
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PH: (661) 387-7000
FAX: (661) 399-9750

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  • Grades K-8 & ungraded
  • 4077 students
  • 5 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 68% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 63% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 51% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 31% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 47% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 36% in 2008.

Algebra I
 93% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 42% in 2008.

Geometry
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 84% in 2008.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 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, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential99%95%
Emergency credential or waiver0%4%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching11013
Average years teaching in district1710
First-year teachers215%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1920
Grade 11819
Grade 21819
Grade 31920
Grade 42623
Grade 52829
Grade 63129
Grade 72829
Grade 82829
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White57%29%
Hispanic or Latino23%49%
Pacific Islander6%<1%
Multiple or No Response5%3%
Asian4%8%
Filipino3%3%
African American2%7%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners6%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,377$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%61%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration13%15%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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