Garretson Elementary School vs. Home Gardens Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,019 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garretson 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 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 973 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Home Gardens Academy 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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
1,019 students
973 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
142
125
Grade 1 Students
141
105
Grade 2 Students
121
103
Grade 3 Students
137
117
Grade 4 Students
170
115
Grade 5 Students
147
116
Grade 6 Students
161
101
Grade 7 Students
-
96
Grade 8 Students
-
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
81%
93%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
9%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.14
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
16%
