Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3962 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School is ranked #3962 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School?
229 students attend Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School?
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School part of?
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
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