Douglas J. Miller Elementary School vs. General Shafter Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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General Shafter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 998 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Douglas J. Miller 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, General Shafter 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 35-39% (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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
998 students
179 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3700 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3610 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
11-19%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
164
22
Grade 1 Students
140
21
Grade 2 Students
137
21
Grade 3 Students
142
14
Grade 4 Students
140
20
Grade 5 Students
134
26
Grade 6 Students
141
19
Grade 7 Students
-
19
Grade 8 Students
-
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
31%
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% Hispanic
54%
80%
% Black
5%
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% White
8%
18%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
