Peggy Heller Elementary School
Tel:
(209)357-6517
- Peggy Heller Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Peggy Heller Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 575 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peggy Heller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peggy Heller Elementary School is 0.51, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3676 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 28% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atwater Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Valley Atwater Community (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bellevue Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atwater Bellevue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 626 students
0.9 miles
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209)357-6140 0.9 K-6 626 - Atwater Elmer Wood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 537 students
1.0 miles
1271 W. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209)357-6143 1.0 K-6 537 - Atwater Thomas Olaeta Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 600 students
1.0 miles
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209)357-6148 1.0 K-6 600 - Merced Valley Atwater Community Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 70 students
1.0 miles
1800 Matthew Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209)381-4550 1.0 6-12 70 - Atwater Atwater High School Grades: 9-12 | 1850 students
1.2 miles
2201 Fruitland Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209)325-1200 1.2 9-12 1850
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