Branch Elementary School
Tel:
(805)474-3720
- Branch Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Branch Elementary School 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 2016-17 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%.
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 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Branch Elementary School is 0.41, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1931 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 74% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Arroyo Grande Paulding Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 608 students
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 Grades: 8-12 | 2071 students
3.8 miles
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)474-3200 3.8 8-12 2071 - Arroyo Grande Harloe Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 653 students
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 Grades: K-6 | 634 students
4.2 miles
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)474-3730 4.2 K-6 634 - Grover Beach Fairgrove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 498 students
5.2 miles
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805)474-3740 5.2 K-6 498
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