Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School

11233 E. Charlesworth Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Rating

Bottom 50%

Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

327 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School is 0.08, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#2506 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

96%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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

63%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Los Nietos School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School often compared to?

Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jersey Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School?

327 students attend Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School?

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

What grades does Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School offer ?

Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School part of?

Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School is part of Los Nietos School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education