Samuel Vaughn Elementary School
- Samuel Vaughn Elementary School serves 647 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Samuel Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 647 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Samuel Vaughn Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is 0.48, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4945 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 15% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ceres Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is Stanislaus County Institute Of Learning (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cesar Chavez Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Rosa Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ceres Cesar Chavez Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 662 students
0.6 miles
2701 E.gate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209)556-1830 0.6 7-8 662 - Ceres La Rosa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 654 students
0.6 miles
2800 E.gate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209)556-1660 0.6 K-6 654 - Ceres Carroll Fowler Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 649 students
1.0 miles
2611 Garrison St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209)556-1640 1.0 K-6 649 - Ceres Stanislaus County Institute Of Learning Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 215 students
1.0 miles
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209)238-8750 1.0 6-12 215 - Ceres Mae Hensley Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 705 students
1.1 miles
1806 Moffet Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209)556-1820 1.1 7-8 705
School Reviews
| 5 Samuel Vaughn is very interested in raising their STaR Testing every year. Unfortunately, there is not enough extracurricular activities and physical education. The school buildings look new and are kept up very nicely. the parent involvement could always be greater but is a good level as is. - Posted by Parent - h.rod |
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