Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
Tel:
(760) 200-3720
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies serves 904 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies 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 student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 904 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies is 0.56, 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 | #2251 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desert Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies is La Quinta High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indio John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies Grades: 6-8 | 1,300 student
0.1 miles
79-655 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3700 0.1 6-8 1,300 - La Quinta La Quinta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,691 students
0.6 miles
79-255 W.ward Ho Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150 0.6 9-12 2,691 - Indio James Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.3 miles
80-845 Ave. 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3850 1.3 K-5 540 - Indio Carrillo Ranch Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 647 students
1.6 miles
43-775 Madison St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 238-9700 1.6 K-5 647 - La Quinta Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
1.6 miles
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710 1.6 6-8 673
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