Esther L. Walter vs. Richman Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Esther L. Walter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Esther L. Walter 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 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richman 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
459 students
478 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4546 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3944 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
83
Grade 1 Students
52
64
Grade 2 Students
64
69
Grade 3 Students
66
70
Grade 4 Students
47
52
Grade 5 Students
74
72
Grade 6 Students
81
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
81%
83%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
5%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
