Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willow Grove Elementary School's student population of 20 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Grove Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#2492 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
85%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Grove Elementary School is ranked #2492 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Grove Elementary School?
20 students attend Willow Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Willow Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Grove Elementary School?
Willow Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Willow Grove Elementary School offer ?
Willow Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Grove Elementary School part of?
Willow Grove Elementary School is part of Willow Grove Union Elementary School District.
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