Daisy Gibson Elementary School

9650 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93591

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Tel: (661) 944-6590

www.keppelunion.org

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Daisy Gibson Elementary School serves 682 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Daisy Gibson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 682 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Daisy Gibson Elementary School's student population of 682 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

682 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Daisy Gibson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Daisy Gibson Elementary School is 0.17, 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

#6906 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Daisy Gibson Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daisy Gibson 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daisy Gibson 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Daisy Gibson 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

91%

56%

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

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Daisy Gibson 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

82%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daisy Gibson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Keppel Union 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 Daisy Gibson Elementary School's ranking?

Daisy Gibson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

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

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Daisy Gibson Elementary School?

682 students attend Daisy Gibson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Daisy Gibson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Daisy Gibson Elementary School?

Daisy Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Daisy Gibson Elementary School offer ?

Daisy Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Daisy Gibson Elementary School part of?

Daisy Gibson Elementary School is part of Keppel Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 682 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education