Big Springs Elementary School vs. Atherwood Elementary School
Should I attend Big Springs Elementary School or Atherwood 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
Big Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Atherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Big Springs 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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Atherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
496 students
475 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1299 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
72
Grade 1 Students
73
79
Grade 2 Students
79
75
Grade 3 Students
81
80
Grade 4 Students
82
77
Grade 5 Students
85
63
Grade 6 Students
31
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
14%
% Hispanic
28%
30%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
52%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
