Columbia Elementary School vs. Discovery
Should I attend Columbia Elementary School or Discovery? 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
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Columbia 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
622 students
658 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
118
Grade 1 Students
77
90
Grade 2 Students
84
107
Grade 3 Students
89
118
Grade 4 Students
92
113
Grade 5 Students
83
112
Grade 6 Students
110
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
68%
71%
% Black
21%
16%
% White
6%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
