Serving 386 students in grades 4-6, Lucille Whitehead 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 is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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: 4-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate's student population of 386 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate 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 Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is 0.41, 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
#7107 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucille Whitehead Intermediate's ranking?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is ranked #7107 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
386 students attend Lucille Whitehead Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lucille Whitehead Intermediate students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lucille Whitehead Intermediate offer ?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Lucille Whitehead Intermediate part of?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is part of Waterford Unified School District.
School Reviews
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