Palm Elementary School vs. Riley Elementary School
Should you attend Palm Elementary School or Riley 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
Palm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riley 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 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
237 students
438 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 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)
15-19%
35-39%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
51
122
Grade 1 Students
32
60
Grade 2 Students
35
55
Grade 3 Students
30
69
Grade 4 Students
29
62
Grade 5 Students
60
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
6%
12%


% Hispanic
88%
56%


% Black
n/a
14%


% White
4%
9%


% Hawaiian
n/a
2%


% Two or more races
2%
7%


Diversity Score
0.22
0.65


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%

