Ralston Intermediate vs. Sandpiper Elementary School
Should you attend Ralston Intermediate or Sandpiper Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ralston Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sandpiper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,082 students in grades 6-8, Ralston Intermediate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sandpiper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
1,082 students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#731 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
103
Grade 1 Students
-
48
Grade 2 Students
-
51
Grade 3 Students
-
47
Grade 4 Students
-
77
Grade 5 Students
-
75
Grade 6 Students
343
31
Grade 7 Students
376
53
Grade 8 Students
363
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
39%
46%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
32%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
18%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%