Anthony Spangler Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 635-2870
Anthony Spangler Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Anthony Spangler Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Anthony Spangler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Anthony Spangler Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Anthony Spangler Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Anthony Spangler 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 | #1276 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 65% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milpitas Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Anthony Spangler Elementary School is Milpitas High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thomas Russell Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Curtner Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milpitas Curtner Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 747 students
0.7 miles
275 Redwood
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2852 0.7 K-6 747 - Milpitas Milpitas High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,249 students
1.6 miles
1285 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800 1.6 9-12 3,249 - Milpitas Calaveras Hills Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
1.7 miles
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690 1.7 9-12 106 - Milpitas Pearl Zanker Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 686 students
1.7 miles
1585 Fallen Leaf Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2882 1.7 K-6 686 - Milpitas Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 719 students
1.8 miles
1505 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2858 1.8 K-6 719
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