Providencia Elementary School
Tel:
(818) 558-5470
- Providencia Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Providencia Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Providencia Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Providencia Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Providencia Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Providencia Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1788 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Providencia Elementary School is Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Luther Burbank Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bret Harte Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank Bret Harte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 575 students
0.5 miles
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5533 0.5 K-5 575 - Burbank Luther Burbank Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 970 students
0.7 miles
3700 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4646 0.7 6-8 970 - Burbank Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 93 students
0.8 miles
3715 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353 0.8 7-12 93 - Burbank George Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 492 students
0.8 miles
2322 N. Lincoln St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5550 0.8 K-5 492 - Burbank Monterey High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
0.8 miles
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5455 0.8 9-12 142
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