Charles Helmers Elementary School vs. Bridgeport Elementary School
Should you attend Charles Helmers Elementary School or Bridgeport 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
Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Bridgeport 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 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles Helmers Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 803 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bridgeport 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 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
452 students
803 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1018 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
138
Grade 1 Students
55
100
Grade 2 Students
64
101
Grade 3 Students
58
117
Grade 4 Students
51
108
Grade 5 Students
71
123
Grade 6 Students
58
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
25%
% Hispanic
29%
29%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
48%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%