Palmer Way vs. Ira Harbison
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmer Way 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 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ira Harbison 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 24% (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 25:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
457 students
394 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
61
Grade 1 Students
54
41
Grade 2 Students
58
54
Grade 3 Students
61
58
Grade 4 Students
57
50
Grade 5 Students
81
69
Grade 6 Students
87
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
27%
% Hispanic
66%
63%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
