James A. Whitaker Elementary School vs. Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
Should I attend James A. Whitaker Elementary School or Gordon H. Beatty Middle 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
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Gordon H. Beatty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A. Whitaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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).
Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Gordon H. Beatty Middle 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
583 students
583 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
116
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Grade 1 Students
86
-
Grade 2 Students
97
-
Grade 3 Students
95
-
Grade 4 Students
103
-
Grade 5 Students
86
-
Grade 6 Students
-
197
Grade 7 Students
-
197
Grade 8 Students
-
189
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
9%
31%
% Hispanic
81%
56%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
3%
7%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
