Rachel Carson Elementary School vs. Hayes Elementary School
Should you attend Rachel Carson Elementary School or Hayes 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
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hayes 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
196 students
460 students


% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
26:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4687 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
57
69
Grade 1 Students
27
64
Grade 2 Students
31
78
Grade 3 Students
26
62
Grade 4 Students
25
63
Grade 5 Students
30
59
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
20%
22%


% Hispanic
45%
63%


% Black
4%
3%


% White
19%
5%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
12%
7%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.55


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%

