Emerson Elementary School vs. Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Piedmont Avenue 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
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Piedmont Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
332 students
313 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
15 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
68
72
Grade 1 Students
54
51
Grade 2 Students
59
58
Grade 3 Students
52
39
Grade 4 Students
44
39
Grade 5 Students
55
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
4%
4%


% Hispanic
17%
21%


% Black
39%
48%


% White
23%
7%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a


% Two or more races
17%
20%


Diversity Score
0.74
0.69


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
69%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%

