North Terrace Elementary School vs. Santa Margarita Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Margarita Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
763 students
528 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
133
106
Grade 1 Students
107
65
Grade 2 Students
97
77
Grade 3 Students
80
54
Grade 4 Students
87
57
Grade 5 Students
81
44
Grade 6 Students
68
55
Grade 7 Students
59
39
Grade 8 Students
51
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
38%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
41%
38%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
37%