Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glen Speck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Speck Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glen Speck 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 Glen Speck Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#6171 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Speck Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Speck Elementary School is ranked #6171 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Glen Speck Elementary School?
385 students attend Glen Speck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Glen Speck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Speck Elementary School?
Glen Speck Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Glen Speck Elementary School offer ?
Glen Speck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glen Speck Elementary School part of?
Glen Speck Elementary School is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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