Excelsior Middle School vs. Discovery Bay Elementary School
Should I attend Excelsior Middle School or Discovery Bay 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
Excelsior Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, Excelsior Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
463 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
71
Grade 1 Students
-
59
Grade 2 Students
-
64
Grade 3 Students
-
75
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
-
64
Grade 6 Students
150
-
Grade 7 Students
154
-
Grade 8 Students
159
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
36%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
54%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
