Serving 711 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greer 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greer Elementary School's student population of 711 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greer 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 Greer Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#9294 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
28%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greer Elementary School's ranking?
Greer Elementary School is ranked #9294 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Greer Elementary School often compared to?
Greer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Greer Elementary School?
711 students attend Greer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Greer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greer Elementary School?
Greer Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Greer Elementary School offer ?
Greer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Greer Elementary School part of?
Greer Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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