Foster Elementary School vs. Marvin Elementary School
Should I attend Foster Elementary School or Marvin 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
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Marvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marvin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 53% 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
429 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
87
Grade 1 Students
71
83
Grade 2 Students
80
77
Grade 3 Students
82
88
Grade 4 Students
56
89
Grade 5 Students
68
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
25%
% Black
13%
3%
% White
26%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
19%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%