Carmichael (Bessie)/fec serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec's student population of 575 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carmichael (Bessie)/fec is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmichael (Bessie)/fec?
575 students attend Carmichael (Bessie)/fec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Carmichael (Bessie)/fec students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmichael (Bessie)/fec?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmichael (Bessie)/fec offer ?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Carmichael (Bessie)/fec part of?
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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