Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adelante Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Adelante Spanish Immersion?
470 students attend Adelante Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Adelante Spanish Immersion students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adelante Spanish Immersion?
Adelante Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Adelante Spanish Immersion offer ?
Adelante Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Adelante Spanish Immersion part of?
Adelante Spanish Immersion is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
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