Ira Harbison vs. Palmer Way
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ira Harbison 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmer Way 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
372 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6693 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4867 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
96
Grade 1 Students
53
51
Grade 2 Students
51
42
Grade 3 Students
45
63
Grade 4 Students
54
52
Grade 5 Students
53
62
Grade 6 Students
36
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
22%
% Hispanic
64%
68%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
