Richard Henry Dana Elementary School vs. Truman Benedict Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Henry Dana 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Benedict Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
253 students
634 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
109
Grade 1 Students
54
84
Grade 2 Students
53
90
Grade 3 Students
29
104
Grade 4 Students
30
114
Grade 5 Students
29
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
62%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
30%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
