Laurel Elementary School vs. Gardner Street Elementary School
Should I attend Laurel Elementary School or Gardner Street 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
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Gardner Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laurel Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gardner Street 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
224 students
300 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
15
69
Grade 1 Students
20
43
Grade 2 Students
14
46
Grade 3 Students
20
61
Grade 4 Students
19
42
Grade 5 Students
25
39
Grade 6 Students
42
-
Grade 7 Students
37
-
Grade 8 Students
32
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
54%
30%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
25%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
