Starr King Elementary (MD)

Overview

Admission Probability
43.2%
Student:Teacher
13:1
Diversity Rank
68
API Rank
2

Public School

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Specialty: Coed; Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Pathway

1215 Carolina Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
p: 415.695.5797
Email: RosenbergC@sfusd.edu
Website: Visit School Website

Thomas Starr King is a school on the rise! Located in the southeastern part of the city, Starr King is a Reading First school using the newly adopted Houghton Mifflin/Lectura program. Struggling readers are given fluency practice in the Read Naturally Lab so that children can devote more time to build meaning from their reading. The receive instruction from professional artists in instrumental music, fine arts and dance. Our Spanish Bilingual Maintenance program allows students to master English while maintaining their native language. The special education program consists of three Special Day Classes (SDC) and students who are included in most classrooms. It is a solid program with highly trained staff using PECS and TEACH strategies. There is a free after school program from 2:45 until 5:45 that both reinforces academics and provides challenging enrichment activities. We have a strong Pre-K program, a technology lab with 20 iMacs and a mental health worker on site 20 hours per week.

Test Assessments

Academic Performance Index (API)

  • API Score: 700
  • API Ranking Index: 2

California Standards Test (STAR)

  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (Math): 48.3 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (English): 32.9 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (History): N/A

Student Body

  • Enrollment: 346
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 13.30
  • Male / Female Ratio: 53.1% M / 46.9% F
  • Diversity Index: 68.00
  • English Language Learners: 32.90
  • Average Daily Attendance: 93.5 %
    • Excused Absences: 2.5 %
    • Unexcused Absences: 4.0 %
  • Immunization Exemptions: 3.0 %
  • Drop-out Rate: N/A

Student Demographics

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Faculty

  • Total Number of Teachers (FTE): 16.80
  • Average Years of Service: 7.30 years
  • Average Age of Teachers: 36.80 years
  • Average Annual Teacher's Salary: $56,762.00

Programs

  • Technology:
    • Total Number of Computers: 20
    • Students per Computer: 14.40
    • Rooms with Internet Access: 13
  • Special Education: 20.3 % of Students
  • GATE: 2.4 % of Students
  • Free or Reduced Lunch: 58.6 % of Students

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