Bancroft Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 668-5890
Bancroft Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bancroft Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bancroft Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bancroft Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bancroft 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 Bancroft Elementary School is 0.44, 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 | #8159 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bancroft Elementary School is Mount Miguel High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Quest Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Valley Quest Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 9 students
0.0 miles
8805 Tyler St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5890 0.0 6-8 9 - Spring Valley Mount Miguel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,205 student
0.6 miles
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400 0.6 9-12 1,205 - Lemon Grove Mt. Vernon Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 579 students
0.7 miles
8350 Mount Vernon St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5613 0.7 K-8 579 - La Mesa Avondale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 457 students
0.9 miles
8401 Stansbury St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5880 0.9 K-6 457 - Spring Valley Sci Technical Engr Arts And Math Academy At La Presa Grades: 4-8 | 952 students
1.2 miles
1001 Leland St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5720 1.2 4-8 952
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