Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
Tel:
(650) 712-7160
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 587 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Alvin S. Hatch 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5283 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 12% |
Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 39% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cabrillo Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School is Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Half Moon Bay Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 792 students
0.1 miles
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190 0.1 6-8 792 - Half Moon Bay Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 30 students
0.1 miles
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224 0.1 9-12 30 - San Bruno Peninsula High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
300 Piedmont Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2499 0.4 9-12 n/a - Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 995 students
0.9 miles
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200 0.9 9-12 995 - Redwood City Design Technical High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 552 students
2.0 miles
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701 2.0 9-12 552
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