Captain Raymond Collins
- Captain Raymond Collins serves 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Captain Raymond Collins places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Captain Raymond Collins's student population of 545 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 545 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Captain Raymond Collins's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Captain Raymond Collins is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6960 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 54% |
| Black | 35% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paramount Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Captain Raymond Collins is Buena Vista High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Somerset Continuation High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Craig Williams Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakewood Buena Vista High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 253 students
0.6 miles
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562)602-8090 0.6 9-12 253 - Bellflower Craig Williams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 740 students
0.8 miles
6144 N. Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562)804-6540 0.8 K-6 740 - Bellflower Intensive Learning Center Grades: K-6 | 630 students
0.8 miles
4718 E. Michelson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562)633-6492 0.8 K-6 630 - Lakewood Holmes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 418 students
1.1 miles
5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562)633-4427 1.1 K-5 418 - Paramount Major Lynn Mokler Grades: K-5 | 696 students
1.1 miles
8571 E. Flower St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8044 1.1 K-5 696
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