Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ira Harbison ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IRA Harbison serves the northeast part of National City, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ira Harbison's student population of 393 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ira Harbison ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira Harbison is 0.54, 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
#5412 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira Harbison's ranking?
Ira Harbison is ranked #5412 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ira Harbison often compared to?
Ira Harbisonis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Way by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ira Harbison?
393 students attend Ira Harbison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ira Harbison students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ira Harbison?
Ira Harbison has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ira Harbison offer ?
Ira Harbison offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ira Harbison part of?
Ira Harbison is part of National Elementary School District.
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