Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitney Avenue 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitney Avenue Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitney Avenue 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 Whitney Avenue Elementary School is 0.79, which is more 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
#8868 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
21%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Whitney Avenue Elementary School is ranked #8868 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Whitney Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Whitney Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Whitney Avenue Elementary School?
400 students attend Whitney Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Whitney Avenue Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Avenue Elementary School?
Whitney Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Whitney Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Whitney Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitney Avenue Elementary School part of?
Whitney Avenue Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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