Palomares Elementary School vs. Independent Elementary School
Should I attend Palomares Elementary School or Independent Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palomares Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palomares Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independent Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
124 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#438 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
22
131
Grade 1 Students
19
81
Grade 2 Students
21
112
Grade 3 Students
21
81
Grade 4 Students
18
77
Grade 5 Students
23
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
46%
% Hispanic
31%
17%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
29%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
15%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%