Serving 918 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Keppel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Keppel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mark Keppel Elementary School's student population of 918 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark Keppel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Keppel Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1174 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Keppel Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Keppel Elementary School is ranked #1174 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mark Keppel Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Keppel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mark Keppel Elementary School?
918 students attend Mark Keppel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mark Keppel Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Keppel Elementary School?
Mark Keppel Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mark Keppel Elementary School offer ?
Mark Keppel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mark Keppel Elementary School part of?
Mark Keppel Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mark Keppel Elementary School located?
Mark Keppel Elementary School is located in the Glenwood neighborhood of Glendale, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Glenwood.
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