Serving 794 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hollydale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollydale serves the northern part of South Gate, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollydale's student population of 794 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
794 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Hollydale ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollydale is 0.06, 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
#3629 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollydale's ranking?
Hollydale is ranked #3629 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hollydale?
794 students attend Hollydale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hollydale students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollydale?
Hollydale has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hollydale offer ?
Hollydale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hollydale part of?
Hollydale is part of Paramount Unified School District.
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