Sandpiper Elementary School vs. Ralston Intermediate
Should you attend Sandpiper Elementary School or Ralston Intermediate? 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
Sandpiper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ralston Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
534 students
1,082 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#135 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
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
31
343
Grade 7 Students
53
376
Grade 8 Students
49
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
46%
39%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
22%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
17%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%