Demille Elementary School
Tel:
(714)894-7224
- Demille Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Demille Elementary School 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 20%)
School Overview
- Demille Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Demille Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Demille Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #3718 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 45% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westminster School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Demille Elementary School is Westminster High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vista View Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Star View Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Midway City Star View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
0.4 miles
8411 Worthy Dr.
Midway City, CA 92655
(714)897-1009 0.4 K-5 509 - Westminster John F. Land Magnet School
0.6 miles
15151 Temple St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)894-7344 0.6 n/a n/a - Midway City Jessie Hayden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 806 students
0.9 miles
14782 Eden St.
Midway City, CA 92655
(714)894-7261 0.9 K-5 806 - Huntington Beach Sun View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 268 students
1.1 miles
7721 Juliette Low Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714)847-9643 1.1 K-5 268 - Westminster Westmont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 305 students
1.1 miles
8251 Heil Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)847-3561 1.1 K-5 305
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