Ira Harbison vs. Palmer Way
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 401 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 equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
401 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
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
90
77
Grade 1 Students
49
43
Grade 2 Students
52
58
Grade 3 Students
58
53
Grade 4 Students
56
56
Grade 5 Students
36
49
Grade 6 Students
60
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
24%
% Hispanic
65%
66%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
