West Orange Elementary School vs. Palmyra Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Orange 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmyra 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
372 students
388 students
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% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
17 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
23:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3907 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2382 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmyra Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmyra Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/10000/10356/palmyra-elementary-school-chart-FqjiZ6.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
76
78
Grade 1 Students
64
45
Grade 2 Students
54
49
Grade 3 Students
53
47
Grade 4 Students
65
68
Grade 5 Students
60
44
Grade 6 Students
-
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
5%
5%
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% Hispanic
81%
79%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
9%
9%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.33
0.37
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Palmyra Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Palmyra Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/10000/10356/palmyra-elementary-school-chart-ycC6DH.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
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