Gardner Street Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
Should I attend Gardner Street Elementary School or Laurel 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
Gardner Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gardner Street 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
300 students
224 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
15
Grade 1 Students
43
20
Grade 2 Students
46
14
Grade 3 Students
61
20
Grade 4 Students
42
19
Grade 5 Students
39
25
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
54%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
49%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%