Bethune K-8 vs. Fulton K-8
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bethune K-8 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fulton K-8 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 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
516 students
282 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3316 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7284 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
38
Grade 1 Students
51
43
Grade 2 Students
31
25
Grade 3 Students
56
33
Grade 4 Students
63
21
Grade 5 Students
61
28
Grade 6 Students
77
33
Grade 7 Students
63
27
Grade 8 Students
54
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
58%
13%
% Hispanic
20%
52%
% Black
7%
22%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
