Joe Hamilton Elementary School vs. Bess Maxwell Elementary School
Should you attend Joe Hamilton Elementary School or Bess Maxwell Elementary School? 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
Top Rankings
Joe Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Hamilton 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 25-29% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Maxwell 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
306 students
233 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#9143 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
33
Grade 1 Students
45
45
Grade 2 Students
47
39
Grade 3 Students
53
41
Grade 4 Students
54
36
Grade 5 Students
56
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
17%
19%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
50%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
