Caryn Elementary School vs. John L. Golden Elementary School
Should you attend Caryn Elementary School or John L. Golden 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
Caryn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
John L. Golden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Caryn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 912 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John L. Golden Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
544 students
912 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#315 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
162
Grade 1 Students
78
127
Grade 2 Students
79
143
Grade 3 Students
98
146
Grade 4 Students
99
159
Grade 5 Students
98
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
43%
% Hispanic
40%
25%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%