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Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students vs. Yellen Learning Center

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School Overview

School
Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students
1250 West Parkridge Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Yellen Learning Center
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Yellen Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yellen Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
60 students
55 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yellen Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
85% | 15%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yellen Learning Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yellen Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmdale Elementary 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

#7692 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#9512 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yellen Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Corona-Norco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yellen Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmdale Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmdale Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CA)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students by grade.
This chart displays the students of Yellen Learning Center by grade.
Kindergarten Students
6
-
Grade 1 Students
2
-
Grade 2 Students
1
1
Grade 3 Students
6
2
Grade 4 Students
5
4
Grade 5 Students
2
8
Grade 6 Students
6
8
Grade 7 Students
5
19
Grade 8 Students
1
13
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
4
-
Grade 11 Students
4
-
Grade 12 Students
15
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Corona-Norco 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 American Indian at Yellen Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
17%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Corona-Norco 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 Black at Yellen Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palmdale Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmdale Elementary 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
45%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmdale Elementary 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
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Victress Bower School For Exceptional Students, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Corona-Norco 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 Yellen Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmdale Elementary 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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