Whitman Elementary School vs. Alcott Elementary School
Should you attend Whitman Elementary School or Alcott 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
Whitman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Alcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whitman 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alcott Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
89 students
189 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5932 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2889 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
18
47
Grade 1 Students
14
24
Grade 2 Students
19
28
Grade 3 Students
14
31
Grade 4 Students
9
35
Grade 5 Students
15
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
68%
41%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
12%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%