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 483 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 459 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 equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
483 students
459 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
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
62
81
Grade 1 Students
52
77
Grade 2 Students
44
83
Grade 3 Students
38
76
Grade 4 Students
50
71
Grade 5 Students
56
71
Grade 6 Students
67
-
Grade 7 Students
55
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
19%
27%
% Hispanic
46%
35%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
21%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
16%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
