Palmquist Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palmquist Elementary School 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 42% (which is higher than 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Elementary School 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
537 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
110
83
Grade 1 Students
78
51
Grade 2 Students
86
79
Grade 3 Students
86
57
Grade 4 Students
81
72
Grade 5 Students
96
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
48%
90%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
39%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%