Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virginia R. Boris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Virginia R. Boris Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger S. Oraze Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia R. Boris Elementary School?
632 students attend Virginia R. Boris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Virginia R. Boris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia R. Boris Elementary School?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Virginia R. Boris Elementary School offer ?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virginia R. Boris Elementary School part of?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Virginia R. Boris Elementary School located?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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