Ramon Garza Elementary School

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Ramon Garza Elementary School serves 827 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 827 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 19%
Reading Proficiency
: 31%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Ramon Garza Elementary School's student population of 827 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

827 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Ramon Garza Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ramon Garza Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

19%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

31%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

Hispanic

91%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Ramon Garza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

94%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bakersfield City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ramon Garza Elementary School's ranking?

Ramon Garza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Ramon Garza Elementary School?

827 students attend Ramon Garza Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Ramon Garza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon Garza Elementary School?

Ramon Garza Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Ramon Garza Elementary School offer ?

Ramon Garza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Ramon Garza Elementary School part of?

Ramon Garza Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 827 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 19%
Reading Proficiency
: 31%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education