Peggy Heller Elementary School
Peggy Heller Elementary School serves 738 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Peggy Heller 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 top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peggy Heller Elementary School's student population of 738 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peggy Heller Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Peggy Heller Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#2995 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
24%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Peggy Heller Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School (Minimum Day) (Events)
June 02, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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