Heber Elementary School serves 677 students in grades 4-8.
Heber Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heber Elementary School's student population of 677 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heber Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Heber Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2383 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heber Elementary School's ranking?
Heber Elementary School is ranked #2383 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Heber Elementary School?
677 students attend Heber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Heber Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heber Elementary School?
Heber Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Heber Elementary School offer ?
Heber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Heber Elementary School part of?
Heber Elementary School is part of Heber Elementary School District.
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