George White Elementary School
Tel:
(949)249-3875
- George White Elementary School serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- George White Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
George White Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George White Elementary School's student population of 600 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 600 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- George White Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George White Elementary School is 0.50, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1927 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 67% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George White Elementary School is Junipero Serra High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hidden Hills Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- Laguna Niguel Hidden Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 366 students
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Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)495-0050 1.0 K-5 366 - San Juan Capistrano Junipero Serra High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 161 students
1.4 miles
31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)489-7216 1.4 9-12 161 - San Clemente Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 295 students
1.5 miles
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)606-4937 1.5 K-8 295 - San Juan Capistrano College And Career Advantage Vocational School
Grades: 8-12
1.6 miles
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-9464 1.6 8-12 n/a - San Juan Capistrano Bridges Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
1.7 miles
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-5302 1.7 7-12 13
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