Joseph Sims Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 683-7445
Joseph Sims Elementary School serves 774 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Joseph Sims Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Joseph Sims Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Joseph Sims Elementary School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 774 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joseph Sims Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Joseph Sims Elementary School is 0.79, 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 | #2203 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 30% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joseph Sims Elementary School is Laguna Creek High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elk Grove Charter (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stone Lake Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk Grove Stone Lake Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 763 students
0.8 miles
9673 Lakepoint Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-4096 0.8 K-6 763 - Elk Grove Elliott Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 848 students
1.4 miles
10000 E. Taron Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-3877 1.4 K-6 848 - Elk Grove Marion Mix Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 792 students
1.4 miles
4730 Laguna Park Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-7445 1.4 K-6 792 - Elk Grove Helen Carr Castello Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 928 students
2.0 miles
9850 Fire Poppy Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 686-1725 2.0 K-6 928 - Elk Grove John Ehrhardt Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 872 students
2.0 miles
8900 Old Creek Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 686-7259 2.0 K-6 872
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