Peggy Heller Elementary School
Peggy Heller Elementary School serves 573 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Peggy Heller Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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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 0.52, 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 | #2995 out of 9659 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atwater Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peggy Heller Elementary School is Valley Atwater Community (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bellevue Senior Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bellevue Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atwater Bellevue Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 656 students10
0.9 miles
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140 0.9 K-6 656 - Atwater Bellevue Senior Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 185 students10
0.9 miles
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140 0.9 7-8 185 - Atwater Elmer Wood Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 543 students10
1.0 miles
1271 W. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143 1 K-6 543 - Atwater Thomas Olaeta Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 617 students10
1.0 miles
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148 1 K-6 617 - Merced Valley Atwater Community Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 72 students10
1.0 miles
1800 Matthew Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-4550 1 6-12 72
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