Hermosa Elementary School vs. Dona Merced Elementary School
Should I attend Hermosa Elementary School or Dona Merced 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
Hermosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dona Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hermosa Elementary 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dona Merced 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
589 students
560 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
93
Grade 1 Students
69
87
Grade 2 Students
97
91
Grade 3 Students
85
90
Grade 4 Students
87
96
Grade 5 Students
83
103
Grade 6 Students
76
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
9%
% Hispanic
42%
52%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
28%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
19%
