Sylvia Mendez Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
Should I attend Sylvia Mendez Elementary School or Emerson 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
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvia Mendez 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson 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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
412 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
43
Grade 1 Students
60
49
Grade 2 Students
72
40
Grade 3 Students
69
53
Grade 4 Students
63
45
Grade 5 Students
65
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
53%
16%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
25%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%