Katherine Finchy Elementary School vs. Cielo Vista Charter
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Katherine Finchy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Cielo Vista Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katherine Finchy Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 872 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cielo Vista Charter ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 90% 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-5
K-8
Total Students
547 students
872 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3893 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3338 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
105
Grade 1 Students
72
86
Grade 2 Students
87
89
Grade 3 Students
84
87
Grade 4 Students
102
87
Grade 5 Students
105
89
Grade 6 Students
-
118
Grade 7 Students
-
98
Grade 8 Students
-
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
62%
81%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
17%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
