Palomares Elementary School
Palomares Elementary School serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Palomares Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Palomares 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 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Palomares Elementary School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 145 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Palomares 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 Palomares Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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 | #1523 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Castro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Palomares Elementary School is Roy A. Johnson High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Canyon Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jensen Ranch Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Castro Valley Jensen Ranch Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 420 students10
1.3 miles
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365 1.3 K-5 420 - Castro Valley Independent Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 660 students10
1.4 miles
21201 Independent Sch Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-9558 1.4 K-5 660 - Castro Valley Canyon Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,388 student10
1.8 miles
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833 1.8 6-8 1,388 - Hayward Fairview Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 567 students10
1.8 miles
23515 Maud Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3830 1.8 K-6 567 - Castro Valley Creekside Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 784 students10
2.0 miles
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665 2 6-8 784
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