South Oceanside Elementary School vs. Palmquist Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Oceanside 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
496 students
525 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4433 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3824 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
110
104
Grade 1 Students
69
72
Grade 2 Students
82
94
Grade 3 Students
78
81
Grade 4 Students
72
86
Grade 5 Students
85
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
45%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
38%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%
