Bret Harte Elementary School vs. Thomas Edison Elementary School
Should I attend Bret Harte Elementary School or Thomas Edison 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
Bret Harte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bret Harte 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Edison 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 57% 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
529 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#507 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
89
Grade 1 Students
87
76
Grade 2 Students
86
85
Grade 3 Students
91
90
Grade 4 Students
92
81
Grade 5 Students
88
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
11%
% Hispanic
36%
32%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
40%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%