Johnston Cooper Elementary School
- Johnston Cooper Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Johnston Cooper 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Johnston Cooper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Johnston Cooper Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Johnston Cooper Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Johnston Cooper Elementary School is 0.73, 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 Testing Rank | #8962 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 54% |
| Black | 34% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vallejo City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Johnston Cooper Elementary School is John Finney High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cave Language Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vallejo John Finney High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 174 students
0.7 miles
233 Hobbs Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8670 0.7 9-12 174 - Vallejo Highland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 605 students
0.8 miles
1309 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8500 0.8 K-5 605 - Vallejo Vallejo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,700 student
0.9 miles
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-1700 0.9 9-12 1,700 - Vallejo Cave Language Academy Grades: K-8 | 355 students
1.5 miles
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410 1.5 K-8 355 - Vallejo Elsa Widenmann Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 409 students
1.5 miles
100 Whitney Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740 1.5 K-5 409
School Reviews
| 5 This school is very hard working school.I know so because I go there. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rfran |
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