Arcata Elementary School vs. Alice Birney Elementary School
Should you attend Arcata Elementary School or Alice Birney Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arcata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Alice Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcata 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice Birney 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
262 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3610 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#8215 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
11-19%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
95
Grade 1 Students
34
53
Grade 2 Students
40
51
Grade 3 Students
41
77
Grade 4 Students
38
58
Grade 5 Students
56
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
5%
% Asian
3%
16%
% Hispanic
25%
31%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
48%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
17%
13%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
