North Terrace Elementary School vs. Santa Margarita Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Terrace 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 42% (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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Margarita 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
766 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2396 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3128 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
126
Grade 1 Students
107
74
Grade 2 Students
95
67
Grade 3 Students
89
72
Grade 4 Students
77
43
Grade 5 Students
79
54
Grade 6 Students
84
35
Grade 7 Students
65
46
Grade 8 Students
61
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
40%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
37%
37%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
39%
