Bowers Elementary School vs. Briarwood Elementary School
Should I attend Bowers Elementary School or Briarwood 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
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Top Rankings
Bowers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowers 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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
230 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
31
58
Grade 1 Students
41
39
Grade 2 Students
38
54
Grade 3 Students
40
25
Grade 4 Students
46
38
Grade 5 Students
34
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
31%
% Hispanic
53%
48%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
14%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%