Garin Elementary School
Garin Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Garin Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Garin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Garin Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 607 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garin Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Garin Elementary School is 0.68, 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 | #2743 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 40% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brentwood Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garin Elementary School is Far East County Programs (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edna Hill Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brentwood Edna Hill Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,010 student10
0.3 miles
140 Birch St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440 0.3 6-8 1,010 - Brentwood Far East County Programs Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 73 students10
0.6 miles
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511 0.6 K-12 73 - Brentwood Independence High School Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 252 students10
0.6 miles
929 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-2589 0.6 9-12 252 - Brentwood Liberty High School Math: 34% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,604 students10
0.6 miles
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3521 0.6 9-12 2,604 - Brentwood Brentwood Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 712 students10
0.9 miles
200 Griffith Ln.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6360 0.9 K-5 712
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