Bowers Elementary School vs. Briarwood Elementary School
Should you attend Bowers Elementary School or Briarwood 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
Bowers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
232 students
287 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3501 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3167 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
68
Grade 1 Students
38
49
Grade 2 Students
41
41
Grade 3 Students
35
54
Grade 4 Students
42
29
Grade 5 Students
42
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
22%
28%
% Hispanic
58%
49%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
10%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
