Selma Herndon Elementary School vs. Yamato Colony Elementary School
Should you attend Selma Herndon Elementary School or Yamato Colony 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
Overview
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Selma Herndon 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than 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 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yamato Colony Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 98% 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
624 students
620 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5439 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2925 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
122
130
Grade 1 Students
87
92
Grade 2 Students
103
110
Grade 3 Students
96
92
Grade 4 Students
102
112
Grade 5 Students
114
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
13%
% Hispanic
73%
84%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
