Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
67%
12%

Hispanic
14%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
8%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School's ranking?
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School is ranked #611 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School?
365 students attend Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School?
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School offer ?
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School part of?
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
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