Desert Garden Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Garden Elementary School?
435 students attend Desert Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Desert Garden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Garden Elementary School?
Desert Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Garden Elementary School offer ?
Desert Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Garden Elementary School part of?
Desert Garden Elementary School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.
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