Serving 187 students in grades 5-8, Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate?
187 students attend Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate students are Asian, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate?
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate offer ?
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate part of?
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate is part of Bayshore Elementary School District.
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