Ruus Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 723-3885
Ruus Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ruus 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 26:1 is higher 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).
School Overview
Ruus Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ruus 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 Ruus Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #7231 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hayward Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ruus Elementary School is Leadership Public Schools - Hayward (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cesar Chavez Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Palma Ceia Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayward Palma Ceia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 557 students
0.6 miles
27679 Melbourne Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3870 0.6 K-6 557 - Hayward Tyrrell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 716 students
0.7 miles
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3935 0.7 K-6 716 - Oakland Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 593 students
0.8 miles
28000 Calaroga Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 300-1340 0.8 9-12 593 - Hayward Cesar Chavez Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 548 students
0.9 miles
27845 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110 0.9 7-8 548 - Hayward Eldridge Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 423 students
0.9 miles
26825 Eldridge Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3825 0.9 K-6 423
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