Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yerba Buena Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority 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: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yerba Buena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yerba Buena Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yerba Buena Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yerba Buena Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yerba Buena Elementary School's ranking?
Yerba Buena Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yerba Buena Elementary School often compared to?
Yerba Buena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yerba Buena Elementary School?
389 students attend Yerba Buena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Yerba Buena Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yerba Buena Elementary School?
Yerba Buena Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Yerba Buena Elementary School offer ?
Yerba Buena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yerba Buena Elementary School part of?
Yerba Buena Elementary School is part of Las Virgenes Unified School District.
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