Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Albert A. Michelson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Albert A. Michelson Elementary serves the southwest part of Avery, CA, covering an area of approximately 44.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School's student population of 226 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert A. Michelson Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2084 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert A. Michelson Elementary School's ranking?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School is ranked #2084 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Albert A. Michelson Elementary School often compared to?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copperopolis Elementary School, Hazel Fischer Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Albert A. Michelson Elementary School?
226 students attend Albert A. Michelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Albert A. Michelson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albert A. Michelson Elementary School?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Albert A. Michelson Elementary School offer ?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Albert A. Michelson Elementary School part of?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School is part of Vallecito Union School District.
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