Serving 492 students in grades 3-5, Bernhard Marks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernhard Marks Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernhard Marks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernhard Marks Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8174 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernhard Marks Elementary School's ranking?
Bernhard Marks Elementary School is ranked #8174 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bernhard Marks Elementary School?
492 students attend Bernhard Marks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bernhard Marks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernhard Marks Elementary School?
Bernhard Marks Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bernhard Marks Elementary School offer ?
Bernhard Marks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bernhard Marks Elementary School part of?
Bernhard Marks Elementary School is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
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