Palmquist Elementary School vs. South Oceanside Elementary School
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School Overview
School
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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
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 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Oceanside 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
537 students
521 students
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% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of South Oceanside Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of South Oceanside Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/10000/10282/south-oceanside-elementary-school-chart-9iBkMy.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
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![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Oceanside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Oceanside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/10000/10282/south-oceanside-elementary-school-chart-1JWIyC.png)
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3824 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4433 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of South Oceanside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of South Oceanside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/10000/10282/south-oceanside-elementary-school-chart-bf6jr3j.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
110
96
Grade 1 Students
78
76
Grade 2 Students
86
84
Grade 3 Students
86
88
Grade 4 Students
81
81
Grade 5 Students
96
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
48%
51%
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% Black
2%
1%
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% White
39%
36%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
8%
11%
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
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![This chart displays the diversity score of South Oceanside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of South Oceanside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/10000/10282/south-oceanside-elementary-school-chart-MfoY2L.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%
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