Latimer vs. George C. Payne Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Latimer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
George C. Payne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Latimer 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George C. Payne 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
492 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1650 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
75
Grade 1 Students
37
85
Grade 2 Students
43
82
Grade 3 Students
46
71
Grade 4 Students
58
74
Grade 5 Students
61
68
Grade 6 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
56
-
Grade 8 Students
62
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
31%
% Hispanic
43%
30%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
20%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
14%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
