Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 214 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Albert A. Michelson Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2326 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 68% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vallecito Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Albert A. Michelson Elementary School is John Vierra High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Columbia Elementary School (6.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Altaville John Vierra High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 17 students10
3.4 miles
364 Murphys Grade Rd
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507 3.4 9-12 17 - Altaville Vallecito Continuation High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 23 students10
3.4 miles
364 Murphys Grade Rd
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507 3.4 9-12 23 - Columbia Columbia Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 495 students10
6.3 miles
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 533-7700 6.3 K-8 495 - Columbia Springfield Community Day Alternative School Grades: K-8
6.3 miles
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 532-0202 6.3 K-8 n/a - Altaville Bret Harte Union High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 646 students10
6.4 miles
364 Murphys Grade Rd.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-2507 6.4 9-12 646
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