Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Daisy Gibson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daisy Gibson Elementary School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daisy Gibson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daisy Gibson Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7667 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daisy Gibson Elementary School's ranking?
Daisy Gibson Elementary School is ranked #7667 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Daisy Gibson Elementary School often compared to?
Daisy Gibson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antelope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Daisy Gibson Elementary School?
662 students attend Daisy Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Daisy Gibson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daisy Gibson Elementary School?
Daisy Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Daisy Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Daisy Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Daisy Gibson Elementary School part of?
Daisy Gibson Elementary School is part of Keppel Union Elementary School District.
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