Luther Burbank Elementary School
Luther Burbank Elementary School serves 647 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Luther Burbank Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Luther Burbank Elementary School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Luther Burbank 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 Luther Burbank Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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 | #2677 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 20% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merced City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Luther Burbank Elementary School is Merced High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Herbert Hoover Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Merced Merced High School Math: 22% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,729 student10
0.6 miles
205 W. Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209) 325-1000 0.6 9-12 1,729 - Merced Herbert Hoover Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 578 students10
0.7 miles
800 E. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631 0.7 7-8 578 - Merced Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 763 students10
0.8 miles
3200 Parsons Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6620 0.8 K-6 763 - Merced John Muir Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 622 students10
0.8 miles
300 W. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6667 0.8 K-6 622 - Merced Ada Givens Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 564 students10
0.9 miles
2900 Green St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6610 0.9 K-6 564
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