Serving 852 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Keppel 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark Keppel Elementary School's student population of 852 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Keppel Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mark Keppel Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Keppel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mark Keppel Elementary School?
852 students attend Mark Keppel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mark Keppel Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Keppel Elementary School?
Mark Keppel Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mark Keppel Elementary School offer ?
Mark Keppel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mark Keppel Elementary School part of?
Mark Keppel Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
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