Jensen Ranch Elementary School
Tel:
(510)537-6365
- Jensen Ranch Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (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 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jensen Ranch Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Jensen Ranch Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jensen Ranch Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jensen Ranch Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 28:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jensen Ranch Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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) | #180 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 52% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Castro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jensen Ranch Elementary School is Roy A. Johnson High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Canyon Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Palomares Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castro Valley Palomares Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 145 students
1.3 miles
6395 Palo Verde Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)582-4207 1.3 K-5 145 - Castro Valley Canyon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1388 students
1.4 miles
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)538-8833 1.4 6-8 1388 - Castro Valley Independent Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 660 students
1.4 miles
21201 Independent Sch Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)537-9558 1.4 K-5 660 - Castro Valley Vannoy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 434 students
1.6 miles
5100 Vannoy
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)537-1832 1.6 K-5 434 - Castro Valley Creekside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
1.9 miles
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)247-0665 1.9 6-8 784
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