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 227 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 430 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
227 students
430 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%


Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
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
50
123
Grade 1 Students
38
89
Grade 2 Students
35
60
Grade 3 Students
41
55
Grade 4 Students
31
55
Grade 5 Students
32
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
5%
12%


% Hispanic
84%
60%


% Black
1%
13%


% White
4%
7%


% Hawaiian
n/a
2%


% Two or more races
6%
6%


Diversity Score
0.29
0.61


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%

