El Toro Health Science Academy vs. Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Should I attend El Toro Health Science Academy or Paradise Valley Engineering Academy? 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
El Toro Health Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Toro Health Science Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 65% 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
441 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
62
Grade 1 Students
84
73
Grade 2 Students
77
57
Grade 3 Students
72
53
Grade 4 Students
70
67
Grade 5 Students
53
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
49%
44%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
26%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
12%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
