Palm Crest Elementary School vs. La Canada Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Palm Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
La Canada Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palm Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Canada Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
608 students
643 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
105
Grade 1 Students
74
77
Grade 2 Students
82
83
Grade 3 Students
88
85
Grade 4 Students
87
84
Grade 5 Students
90
109
Grade 6 Students
107
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
34%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
38%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a