Ramon Garza Elementary School
Tel:
(661) 631-5290
Ramon Garza Elementary School serves 922 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ramon Garza Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ramon Garza Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ramon Garza Elementary School's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 922 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ramon Garza Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Ramon Garza Elementary School is 0.19, 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 | #8539 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 12% |
Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
Black | 4% | 5% |
White | 4% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bakersfield City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ramon Garza Elementary School is East Bakersfield High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sierra Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Sierra Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 954 students
0.2 miles
3017 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470 0.2 6-8 954 - Bakersfield Horace Mann Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 851 students
0.3 miles
2710 Niles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360 0.3 K-5 851 - Bakersfield East Bakersfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,346 students
0.8 miles
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221 0.8 9-12 2,346 - Bakersfield Mt. Vernon Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 802 students
0.9 miles
2161 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5380 0.9 K-6 802 - Bakersfield Virginia Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 696 students
0.9 miles
3301 Virginia Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-3223 0.9 K-6 696
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