Florence Markofer Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 686-7714
- Florence Markofer Elementary School serves 719 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Florence Markofer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Florence Markofer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Markofer Elementary School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 719 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Florence Markofer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Florence Markofer Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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 | #4370 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 52% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence Markofer Elementary School is Elk Grove High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jessie Baker (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk Grove Elk Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,923 student
0.1 miles
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741 0.1 9-12 1,923 - Elk Grove Jessie Baker Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 164 students
0.5 miles
8850 S.side Ave.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703 0.5 K-12 164 - Elk Grove Joseph Kerr Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 906 students
0.6 miles
8865 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7728 0.6 7-8 906 - Carmichael California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 456 students
0.7 miles
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699 0.7 K-8 456 - Elk Grove Elk Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 854 students
1.3 miles
9373 Crowell Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-3766 1.3 K-6 854
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