Palmquist Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
Should you attend Palmquist Elementary School or Laurel 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
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Top Rankings
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Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palmquist 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 94% 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
529 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3824 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7284 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
67
Grade 1 Students
93
64
Grade 2 Students
77
57
Grade 3 Students
89
78
Grade 4 Students
92
60
Grade 5 Students
89
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
46%
88%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
43%
6%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%
