Mcdowell Elementary School vs. La Tercera Elementary School
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School Overview
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Mcdowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mcdowell 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Tercera 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
224 students
313 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
53
Grade 1 Students
32
30
Grade 2 Students
28
53
Grade 3 Students
28
42
Grade 4 Students
31
49
Grade 5 Students
24
47
Grade 6 Students
36
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
86%
39%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
6%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%