Mary Deterding Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 575-2338
Mary Deterding Elementary School serves 595 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Mary Deterding 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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mary Deterding Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mary Deterding Elementary School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 595 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Mary Deterding Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Mary Deterding Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #1415 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 10% | 12% |
Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
Black | 4% | 5% |
White | 62% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | San Juan Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Mary Deterding Elementary School is Options For Youth-san Juan (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carmichael Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmichael Options For Youth-san Juan Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 1,108 student10
0.7 miles
5825 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200 0.7 7-12 1,108 - Carmichael Carmichael Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 395 students10
0.8 miles
6141 Sutter Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-5727 0.8 K-5 395 - Carmichael Marvin Marshall Preschool And Children's Center Special Education School Grades: K-1
1.0 miles
5309 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7375 1 K-1 n/a - Carmichael Winston Churchill Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,042 student10
1.4 miles
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324 1.4 6-8 1,042 - Carmichael Cameron Ranch Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 400 students10
1.5 miles
4333 Hackberry Ln.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2302 1.5 K-5 400
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