Mary Farmar Elementary School vs. Joe Henderson Elementary School
Should you attend Mary Farmar Elementary School or Joe Henderson 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
Mary Farmar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Joe Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Farmar 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Henderson 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
464 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1901 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1868 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
112
Grade 1 Students
50
73
Grade 2 Students
75
69
Grade 3 Students
70
90
Grade 4 Students
73
97
Grade 5 Students
87
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
13%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
44%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
16%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
