Paakuma K-8 vs. Richardson Prep Hi Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 973 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paakuma K-8 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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-8
6-8
Total Students
973 students
579 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
103
-
Grade 1 Students
107
-
Grade 2 Students
116
-
Grade 3 Students
123
-
Grade 4 Students
108
-
Grade 5 Students
116
-
Grade 6 Students
124
194
Grade 7 Students
91
193
Grade 8 Students
85
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
62%
87%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
16%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.58
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
13%