Jefferson Elementary School vs. Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Cali Calmecac Language Academy? 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
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jefferson 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,168 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cali Calmecac Language Academy 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-8
Total Students
500 students
1,168 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5373 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
131
220
Grade 1 Students
88
122
Grade 2 Students
103
106
Grade 3 Students
86
132
Grade 4 Students
92
130
Grade 5 Students
-
121
Grade 6 Students
-
116
Grade 7 Students
-
117
Grade 8 Students
-
104
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
63%
76%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
29%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
