William Saroyan Elementary School vs. Figarden Elementary School
Should I attend William Saroyan Elementary School or Figarden 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
William Saroyan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Figarden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Saroyan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Figarden 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
727 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
110
114
Grade 1 Students
106
76
Grade 2 Students
105
52
Grade 3 Students
101
99
Grade 4 Students
92
73
Grade 5 Students
106
66
Grade 6 Students
107
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
66%
52%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
17%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
14%
