Manzanita Elementary School vs. Foster Elementary School
Should I attend Manzanita Elementary School or Foster 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
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Top Rankings
Manzanita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manzanita 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
618 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
122
73
Grade 1 Students
89
66
Grade 2 Students
90
58
Grade 3 Students
100
72
Grade 4 Students
114
73
Grade 5 Students
103
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
84%
86%
% Black
9%
12%
% White
4%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%