Mark Keppel
- Mark Keppel serves 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Mark Keppel places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mark Keppel's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 532 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mark Keppel's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mark Keppel is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4932 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paramount Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mark Keppel is Dominguez High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clinton William Jefferson (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clinton William Jefferson (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Compton Clinton William Jefferson Grades: K-8 | 923 students
0.1 miles
6500 Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(562)630-7912 0.1 K-8 923 - Compton Dominguez High School Grades: 9-12 | 1827 students
0.1 miles
15301 S. San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562)630-0142 0.1 9-12 1827 - Paramount Frank J. Zamboni Grades: 6-8 | 915 students
0.3 miles
15733 S. Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8048 0.3 6-8 915 - Paramount Los Cerritos Grades: K-5 | 592 students
0.6 miles
14626 Gundry Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8040 0.6 K-5 592 - Paramount Howard Tanner Grades: K-5 | 582 students
0.8 miles
7210 Rosecrans Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8060 0.8 K-5 582
School Reviews
| 5 i remember my 1st day of school at mark keppel,i came from mexico and my teacher Ana Vilalta she was so nice to me,and her students to,,she was my 4th grade teacher,and i made some freiends,,my class room it was room 20,and how new that the next year in 5th grade will by my 5th grade class room again,with mr Dumbar,,the best teacher ever - Posted by Student/Alumni - lunae |
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