Thomas Edison Elementary School vs. Bret Harte Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas Edison Elementary School or Bret Harte 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
Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Bret Harte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Edison 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bret Harte Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
511 students
529 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1262 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
85
Grade 1 Students
76
87
Grade 2 Students
85
86
Grade 3 Students
90
91
Grade 4 Students
81
92
Grade 5 Students
90
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
32%
36%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
43%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%