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Brookside Elementary School

116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960

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Top 20%

Tel: (415) 453-2948

www.rossvalleyschools.org

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Brookside Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Brookside Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

292 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Brookside Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.39, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#454 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Brookside Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

10%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

77%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.39

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Brookside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ross Valley Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?

Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?

292 students attend Brookside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?

Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?

Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?

Brookside Elementary School is part of Ross Valley Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School - Super Minimum Day - End Trimester 3

June 08, 2023 (Thursday)

First Day of School 2023-2024 School Year

August 22, 2023 (Tuesday)

Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

November 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education