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Margaret White Elementary School

610 N. Brd.way
Blythe, CA 92225
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Margaret White Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Margaret White Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
654 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Margaret White Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
33%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
17%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Palo Verde Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Margaret White Elementary School?

654 students attend Margaret White Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Margaret White Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret White Elementary School?

Margaret White Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Margaret White Elementary School offer ?

Margaret White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Margaret White Elementary School part of?

Margaret White Elementary School is part of Palo Verde Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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