Don Benito Fundamental vs. Sierra Madre Elementary School
Should I attend Don Benito Fundamental or Sierra Madre 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
Don Benito Fundamental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Don Benito Fundamental ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
387 students
585 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
78
Grade 1 Students
69
92
Grade 2 Students
61
97
Grade 3 Students
69
123
Grade 4 Students
70
99
Grade 5 Students
70
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
47%
25%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
29%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
