One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School vs. Chapman Elementary School
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School Overview
School
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
2100 W. 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
Gardena, CA 90249
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Chapman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-6, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 65-69% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chapman 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
336 students
369 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
93
Grade 1 Students
44
54
Grade 2 Students
50
54
Grade 3 Students
44
58
Grade 4 Students
42
55
Grade 5 Students
50
55
Grade 6 Students
47
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
15%
% Hispanic
40%
59%
% Black
32%
14%
% White
5%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%