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Shelyn Elementary School vs. Killian Elementary School

Should you attend Shelyn Elementary School or Killian 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
Shelyn Elementary School
19500 East Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Killian Elementary School
19100 East Killian St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Killian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shelyn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Killian 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
459 students
457 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shelyn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Killian Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shelyn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Killian Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shelyn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Killian Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shelyn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowland Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Killian Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowland Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2166 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1805 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shelyn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Killian Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in CA)
53%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelyn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rowland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Killian Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rowland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CA)
61%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shelyn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Killian Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowland Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shelyn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Killian Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
82
74
Grade 1 Students
75
60
Grade 2 Students
59
58
Grade 3 Students
66
71
Grade 4 Students
67
72
Grade 5 Students
73
58
Grade 6 Students
37
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Killian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
65%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Killian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Killian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Killian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Killian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shelyn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Killian Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowland Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shelyn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Killian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shelyn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Killian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shelyn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rowland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Killian Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rowland Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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