Houghton-kearney Elementary School vs. American Union Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houghton-kearney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Houghton-kearney 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8, American Union 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
199 students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4699 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
23
33
Grade 1 Students
19
27
Grade 2 Students
21
32
Grade 3 Students
22
27
Grade 4 Students
18
37
Grade 5 Students
17
29
Grade 6 Students
33
20
Grade 7 Students
21
24
Grade 8 Students
25
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
69%
77%
% Black
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n/a
% White
21%
16%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%