Alice Birney Elementary School vs. Arcata Elementary School
Should I attend Alice Birney Elementary School or Arcata Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alice Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Arcata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice Birney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcata Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
390 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3200 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2023 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
36
Grade 1 Students
53
39
Grade 2 Students
78
48
Grade 3 Students
65
32
Grade 4 Students
53
54
Grade 5 Students
57
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
6%
% Asian
16%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
21%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
25%
53%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
