Denker Avenue Elementary School vs. One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
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School Overview
School
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
2100 W. 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
Gardena, CA 90249
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
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One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Denker Avenue 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-6, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
656 students
336 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
132
59
Grade 1 Students
87
44
Grade 2 Students
105
50
Grade 3 Students
100
44
Grade 4 Students
119
42
Grade 5 Students
113
50
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
63%
40%
% Black
10%
32%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
