Lake Elementary School vs. Walden Academy
Should I attend Lake Elementary School or Walden Academy? 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
Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Walden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
187 students
163 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1610 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2274 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
28
Grade 1 Students
22
24
Grade 2 Students
23
22
Grade 3 Students
20
18
Grade 4 Students
21
19
Grade 5 Students
20
20
Grade 6 Students
20
11
Grade 7 Students
21
9
Grade 8 Students
20
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
36%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
66%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
13%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%