Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poplar Avenue Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Poplar Avenue Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poplar Avenue Elementary School 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 Poplar Avenue Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Poplar Avenue Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Poplar Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Poplar Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Poplar Avenue Elementary School?
298 students attend Poplar Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Poplar Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Avenue Elementary School?
Poplar Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Poplar Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Poplar Avenue Elementary School part of?
Poplar Avenue Elementary School is part of Thermalito Union Elementary School District.
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