The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)34%
50%
Black
(09-10)1%
7%
White
(09-10)60%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
18%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Old River Elementary School?
152 students attend Old River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Old River Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Old River Elementary School offer ?
Old River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Old River Elementary School part of?
Old River Elementary School is part of Knightsen Elementary School District.
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