P. A. Walsh Steam Academy vs. El Toro Health Science Academy
Should you attend P. A. Walsh Steam Academy or El Toro Health Science 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
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Toro Health Science 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
423 students
485 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6331 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3610 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
104
107
Grade 1 Students
60
65
Grade 2 Students
61
87
Grade 3 Students
56
76
Grade 4 Students
61
70
Grade 5 Students
81
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
73%
51%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
14%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
