Palomares Elementary School vs. Jensen Ranch Elementary School
Should you attend Palomares Elementary School or Jensen Ranch 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
Palomares Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Jensen Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palomares Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jensen Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
121 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1560 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#67 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
16
65
Grade 1 Students
25
65
Grade 2 Students
24
67
Grade 3 Students
23
62
Grade 4 Students
17
60
Grade 5 Students
16
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
57%
% Hispanic
34%
10%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
22%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
12%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
