Christine P. Swain Elementary School (Closed 2011)

5851 Newman St
Cypress, CA 90630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
47%
56%
(09-10)
46%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
17%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)
52%
50%
Black
(09-10)
6%
7%
White
(09-10)
20%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)
5%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
9%
Source: 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Christine P. Swain Elementary School?
409 students attend Christine P. Swain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Christine P. Swain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Christine P. Swain Elementary School offer ?
Christine P. Swain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Christine P. Swain Elementary School part of?
Christine P. Swain Elementary School is part of Cypress Elementary School District.

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