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Felix J. Appleby Elementary School

10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
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Tel: (760) 922-7174
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Felix J. Appleby Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (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 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Felix J. Appleby Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
637 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is 0.42, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
13%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Palo Verde Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Felix J. Appleby Elementary School often compared to?

Felix J. Appleby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Quinta Middle School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Felix J. Appleby Elementary School?

637 students attend Felix J. Appleby Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School?

Felix J. Appleby Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Felix J. Appleby Elementary School offer ?

Felix J. Appleby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Felix J. Appleby Elementary School part of?

Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is part of Palo Verde Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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