Serving 579 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- 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 579 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is 0.06, 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)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School?
579 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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