Garin Elementary School vs. Mary Casey Black Elementary School
Should I attend Garin Elementary School or Mary Casey Black 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
Garin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Mary Casey Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garin 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% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Casey Black 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 75% 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
738 students
656 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
121
122
Grade 1 Students
126
103
Grade 2 Students
117
93
Grade 3 Students
125
118
Grade 4 Students
126
98
Grade 5 Students
123
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
37%
43%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
30%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
