Willow Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should I attend Willow Elementary School or Independence 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
Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow 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 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
431 students
447 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
77
Grade 1 Students
67
53
Grade 2 Students
67
77
Grade 3 Students
81
81
Grade 4 Students
64
71
Grade 5 Students
78
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
97%
100%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.00
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%