Durfee Elementary School
Tel:
(626) 443-3900
Durfee Elementary School serves 1,000 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Durfee Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Durfee Elementary School's student population of 1,000 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,000 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Durfee Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Durfee Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2792 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Monte City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Durfee Elementary School is Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Thompson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Monte Thompson Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 31 students
0.1 miles
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613 0.1 K-8 31 - El Monte Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 345 students
0.4 miles
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481 0.4 10-12 345 - El Monte La Primaria Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 304 students
0.4 miles
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150 0.4 K-5 304 - Pasadena Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 1,934 student
0.6 miles
320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 220
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 962-3311 0.6 7-12 1,934 - El Monte Cherrylee Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 386 students
0.8 miles
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326 0.8 K-6 386
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