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Florence E. Rata Elementary School

1373 W. Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
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Tel: (559) 451-4585
www.fresnounified.org
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Florence E. Rata Elementary School serves 26 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Florence E. Rata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

Florence E. Rata Elementary School's student population of 26 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Special education school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Florence E. Rata Elementary School is 0.52, 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
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
65%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
23%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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
0.52
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
(18-19)
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Florence E. Rata Elementary School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florence E. Rata Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Fresno Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florence E. Rata Elementary School's ranking?

Florence E. Rata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Florence E. Rata Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Florence E. Rata Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend Florence E. Rata Elementary School?

26 students attend Florence E. Rata Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Florence E. Rata Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence E. Rata Elementary School?

Florence E. Rata Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Florence E. Rata Elementary School offer ?

Florence E. Rata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Florence E. Rata Elementary School part of?

Florence E. Rata Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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