Dona Merced Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Dona Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dona Merced Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
560 students
456 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
107
Grade 1 Students
87
64
Grade 2 Students
91
71
Grade 3 Students
90
78
Grade 4 Students
96
70
Grade 5 Students
103
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
52%
67%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
24%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
18%