Starlight Elementary School vs. T. S. Macquiddy Elementary School
Should you attend Starlight Elementary School or T. S. Macquiddy 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
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Top Rankings
Starlight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
T. S. Macquiddy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Starlight Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. S. Macquiddy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
447 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7839 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#9274 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
12%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
52
Grade 1 Students
65
67
Grade 2 Students
61
81
Grade 3 Students
59
78
Grade 4 Students
90
75
Grade 5 Students
98
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
98%
91%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
