Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lydia Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lydia Jackson Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lydia Jackson Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lydia Jackson Elementary School?
396 students attend Lydia Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lydia Jackson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lydia Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lydia Jackson Elementary School part of?
Lydia Jackson Elementary School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Latino Literacy Project/Ultimo Dia de Latino Literacy Project (Events)
April 29, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of school/ Ultimo dia de la escuela (Events)
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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