Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virginia Rocca Barton 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5675 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is ranked #5675 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E. Steinbeck Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School?
514 students attend Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School part of?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is part of Alisal Union School District.
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