Myron D. Witter Elementary School
Tel:
(760)344-0750
- Myron D. Witter Elementary School serves 827 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- 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 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Myron D. Witter Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Myron D. Witter Elementary School's student population of 827 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 827 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Myron D. Witter Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Myron D. Witter Elementary School is 0.10, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #4505 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brawley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Myron D. Witter Elementary School is Brawley Union High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barbara Worth Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brawley Barbara Worth Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 910 students
0.6 miles
385 D St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760)344-2153 0.6 7-8 910 - Brawley Brawley Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 1687 students
0.7 miles
480 N. Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760)312-6073 0.7 9-12 1687 - Brawley Desert Valley High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 151 students
0.8 miles
104 W. Magnolia St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760)312-5100 0.8 9-12 151 - Brawley Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 605 students
0.8 miles
615 S. Cesar Chavez St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760)344-0431 0.8 K-6 605 - Brawley Phil D. Swing Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 828 students
0.8 miles
245 W. A St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760)344-3350 0.8 K-6 828
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