Michael D'arcy Elementary School vs. Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Michael D'arcy 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Richardson Prep Hi Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
6-8
Total Students
548 students
579 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
-
Grade 1 Students
61
-
Grade 2 Students
79
-
Grade 3 Students
64
-
Grade 4 Students
94
-
Grade 5 Students
99
-
Grade 6 Students
102
194
Grade 7 Students
-
193
Grade 8 Students
-
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
82%
87%
% Black
12%
4%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.31
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
13%