William G. Paden Elementary School vs. Ruby Bridges Elementary School
Should you attend William G. Paden Elementary School or Ruby Bridges 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
William G. Paden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William G. Paden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruby Bridges 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 37% (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 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
330 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#5004 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
79
Grade 1 Students
46
71
Grade 2 Students
69
66
Grade 3 Students
50
66
Grade 4 Students
60
83
Grade 5 Students
58
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
26%
30%
% Hispanic
21%
18%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
31%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
16%
15%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
