Joe Henderson Elementary School vs. Mary Farmar Elementary School
Should I attend Joe Henderson Elementary School or Mary Farmar 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
Joe Henderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Mary Farmar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Henderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Farmar 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 49% 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
534 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
62
Grade 1 Students
93
75
Grade 2 Students
85
69
Grade 3 Students
78
74
Grade 4 Students
89
65
Grade 5 Students
96
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
44%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
16%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%