Taft Elementary School vs. University Park Elementary School
Should I attend Taft Elementary School or University Park 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
Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taft 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6, University Park 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 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
471 students
495 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
26:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
77
Grade 1 Students
58
58
Grade 2 Students
62
62
Grade 3 Students
69
73
Grade 4 Students
90
67
Grade 5 Students
60
81
Grade 6 Students
62
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
33%
% Hispanic
91%
18%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
5%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
11%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%