Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6, E. L. Musick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. L. Musick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
E. L. Musick Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of E. L. Musick Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are E. L. Musick Elementary School often compared to?
E. L. Musick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyote Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend E. L. Musick Elementary School?
176 students attend E. L. Musick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of E. L. Musick Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. L. Musick Elementary School?
E. L. Musick Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. L. Musick Elementary School offer ?
E. L. Musick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is E. L. Musick Elementary School part of?
E. L. Musick Elementary School is part of Newark Unified School District.
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