Alta Vista Elementary School vs. Carlton Elementary School
Should I attend Alta Vista Elementary School or Carlton 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
Alta Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Carlton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
587 students
628 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
31:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
93
Grade 1 Students
93
100
Grade 2 Students
69
101
Grade 3 Students
100
112
Grade 4 Students
107
130
Grade 5 Students
107
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
39%
42%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
38%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%