Bess Maxwell Elementary School vs. Joe Hamilton Elementary School
Should you attend Bess Maxwell Elementary School or Joe Hamilton 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
Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Maxwell 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 6-9% (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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Hamilton 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
233 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9143 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6599 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
33
51
Grade 1 Students
45
45
Grade 2 Students
39
47
Grade 3 Students
41
53
Grade 4 Students
36
54
Grade 5 Students
39
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
19%
17%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
48%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
