Sandpiper Elementary School vs. Ralston Intermediate
Should you attend Sandpiper Elementary School or Ralston Intermediate? 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
Sandpiper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Ralston Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sandpiper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, Ralston Intermediate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
533 students
1,136 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#109 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
-
Grade 1 Students
52
-
Grade 2 Students
46
-
Grade 3 Students
75
-
Grade 4 Students
69
-
Grade 5 Students
60
-
Grade 6 Students
49
388
Grade 7 Students
52
369
Grade 8 Students
58
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
37%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
21%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
17%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
