Altadena Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School
Should I attend Altadena Elementary School or Hamilton 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
Altadena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altadena 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
435 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
92
Grade 1 Students
87
78
Grade 2 Students
73
90
Grade 3 Students
76
77
Grade 4 Students
64
90
Grade 5 Students
60
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
14%
% Hispanic
47%
43%
% Black
19%
7%
% White
20%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%