Walden Academy vs. Plaza Elementary School
Should I attend Walden Academy or Plaza 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
Walden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Plaza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plaza Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
163 students
190 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2274 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#493 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
22
Grade 1 Students
24
21
Grade 2 Students
22
23
Grade 3 Students
18
21
Grade 4 Students
19
21
Grade 5 Students
20
21
Grade 6 Students
11
19
Grade 7 Students
9
23
Grade 8 Students
12
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
36%
38%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
47%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%