Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Furgeson (venn W.) 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 top 50%) 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Furgeson (venn W.) 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 Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #4591 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary School is Ernest S. Mcbride Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fedde (pharis F.) Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hawaiian Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hawaiian Gardens Hawaiian Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 368 students
0.5 miles
12350 E. 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865 0.5 K-6 368 - Hawaiian Gardens Fedde (pharis F.) Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 389 students
0.6 miles
21409 S. Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7805 0.6 7-8 389 - Lakewood Aloha Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 360 students
0.7 miles
11737 E. 214th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825 0.7 K-6 360 - Long Beach Newcomb Academy Grades: K-8 | 861 students
0.7 miles
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250 0.7 K-8 861 - Lakewood Melbourne (ella P.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 490 students
0.8 miles
21314 Claretta Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885 0.8 K-6 490
School Reviews
| 5 It was an amazing school and I have a good experience. - Posted by Parent - Yama |
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