James Monroe Elementary School vs. Gerald R. Ford Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
581 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2196 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
102
Grade 1 Students
85
94
Grade 2 Students
102
83
Grade 3 Students
98
118
Grade 4 Students
102
93
Grade 5 Students
100
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
62%
51%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
26%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
