Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Captain Raymond Collins 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Captain Raymond Collins serves the southern part of Long Beach, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 1.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Captain Raymond Collins's student population of 522 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Choose Success
School Rankings
Captain Raymond Collins ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Captain Raymond Collins is 0.61, 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
#7612 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue and khaki
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Raymond Collins's ranking?
Captain Raymond Collins is ranked #7612 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Captain Raymond Collins often compared to?
Captain Raymond Collinsis often viewed alongside schools like Craig Williams Elementary School, Addams Elementary School, Major Lynn Mokler by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Captain Raymond Collins?
522 students attend Captain Raymond Collins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Captain Raymond Collins students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain Raymond Collins?
Captain Raymond Collins has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Captain Raymond Collins offer ?
Captain Raymond Collins offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Captain Raymond Collins part of?
Captain Raymond Collins is part of Paramount Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Captain Raymond Collins located?
Captain Raymond Collins is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in North Long Beach.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
it hopefully getting better as time goes on
1 10/10/2025
Just bad..my little one will be starting kindergarten soon but will definitely not be attending here..I've already had two of my kids who graduated thank goodness...
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