Payne
Elementary School

Major Achievements
• Payne Elementary School’s Academic Performance Index (API) currently stands at 811. For the first time this year, we exceeded the state benchmark of 800. This score is based on the California Standards Tests and California Achievement Test given each year to Payne students. The API provides an understanding of how Payne School compares to other schools in California. Our API score has increased significantly in the last few years, from 727 in 2006.

• Through collaboration and data analysis, the staff is working hard to identify areas of improvement. Writing, vocabulary building, and comprehension are areas of concern and remain a major focus for datadriven discussions and instruction. Professional development opportunities support staff in developing additional skills in these areas; weekly staff meetings center on data and best teaching practices. Special
parent meetings are held continuously throughout the school year to share schoolwide test results and strategies for improving student performance. Parents are given tools to support learning at home throughout the year.

• Payne School will maintain a schoolwide goal to increase student achievement in all academic areas, with reading as a priority. Focus for Improvement

• Continue to use pre- and post-assessments in all grade levels to earlier identify students who are having difficulties in reading and writing.

• Offer prescribed interventions (extra help) to students performing below state and district benchmarks. Interventions take place before, during, and after school.

• Focus on key standards and district pacing guides.

• Continue to use grade-level math and writing grading systems to better prepare students for the district math and writing assessments.
• Implement Professional Learning Communities.

All offices and teachers can be reached through the Office Manager or the Automated Answering System.
Main Office Number:
310-680-5410