Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ira Harbison 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-6
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ira Harbison's student population of 401 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ira Harbison 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 Ira Harbison is 0.51, 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
#6693 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
65%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 Ira Harbison's ranking?
Ira Harbison is ranked #6693 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ira Harbison often compared to?
Ira Harbisonis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Way 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 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ira Harbison?
401 students attend Ira Harbison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ira Harbison students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira Harbison?
Ira Harbison has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ira Harbison offer ?
Ira Harbison offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ira Harbison part of?
Ira Harbison is part of National Elementary School District.
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