Lake Elementary School vs. Walden Academy
Should you attend Lake Elementary School or Walden 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
Top Rankings
Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Walden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Academy 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
185 students
192 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
58% | 42%


Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
11 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2240 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
19
31
Grade 1 Students
21
30
Grade 2 Students
20
23
Grade 3 Students
24
23
Grade 4 Students
20
22
Grade 5 Students
20
23
Grade 6 Students
21
17
Grade 7 Students
20
13
Grade 8 Students
20
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%


% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
32%
36%


% Black
n/a
1%


% White
65%
45%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
15%


Diversity Score
0.48
0.65


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%

