D. D. Johnston Elementary School vs. Cerritos Elementary School
Should you attend D. D. Johnston Elementary School or Cerritos 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
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Cerritos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, D. D. Johnston Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cerritos 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
356 students
626 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3907 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#292 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
76
Grade 1 Students
48
88
Grade 2 Students
62
83
Grade 3 Students
50
83
Grade 4 Students
59
93
Grade 5 Students
55
95
Grade 6 Students
-
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
70%
% Hispanic
87%
14%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
12%
