Daniel Phelan Elementary School vs. West Whittier Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Daniel Phelan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel Phelan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Whittier 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 98% 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
534 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2048 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
110
79
Grade 1 Students
78
49
Grade 2 Students
82
54
Grade 3 Students
81
59
Grade 4 Students
83
55
Grade 5 Students
100
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
97%
86%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
