Branch Elementary School
Branch Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Branch 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Branch 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
Branch Elementary School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Branch 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 Branch Elementary School is 0.42, 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 | #1389 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lucia Mar Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Branch Elementary School is Arroyo Grande High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Paulding Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harloe Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arroyo Grande Paulding Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 608 students10
2.7 miles
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500 2.7 7-8 608 - Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande High School Math: 33% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 8-12 | 2,071 students10
3.8 miles
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200 3.8 8-12 2,071 - Arroyo Grande Harloe Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 653 students10
4.2 miles
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710 4.2 K-6 653 - Arroyo Grande Ocean View Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 78%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 634 students10
4.2 miles
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730 4.2 K-6 634 - Grover Beach Fairgrove Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 498 students10
5.2 miles
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740 5.2 K-6 498
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