Helm Elementary School
Helm Elementary School serves 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Helm 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Helm Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Helm Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 90 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Helm 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 Helm Elementary School is 0.04, 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 | #4378 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Golden Plains Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Helm Elementary School is Rio Del Rey High (Continuation School) (7.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Burrel Elementary School (6.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverdale Burrel Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 117 students10
6.7 miles
16704 S. Jameson Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 866-5634 6.7 K-8 117 - Helm Rio Del Rey High (Continuation School) Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
7.2 miles
13883 Lassen Ave
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683 7.2 9-12 4 - San Joaquin San Joaquin Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 717 students10
7.2 miles
8535 S. Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321 7.2 K-8 717 - Five Points Westside Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 219 students10
9.5 miles
19191 W. Excelsior Ave.
Five Points, CA 93624
(559) 884-2492 9.5 K-8 219 - San Joaquin Tranquillity Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 211 students10
11.5 miles
6116 S. Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517 11.5 K-8 211
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