Samuel Vaughn Elementary School
- Samuel Vaughn Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Samuel Vaughn 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 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Samuel Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Samuel Vaughn 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 Samuel Vaughn Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #5567 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 15% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ceres Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 660 students
0.6 miles
2701 E.gate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1830 0.6 7-8 660 - Ceres La Rosa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 635 students
0.6 miles
2800 E.gate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1660 0.6 K-6 635 - Ceres Carroll Fowler Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 677 students
1.0 miles
2611 Garrison St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1640 1.0 K-6 677 - Ceres Stanislaus County Institute Of Learning Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 210 students
1.0 miles
3113 Mitchell Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 238-8750 1.0 6-12 210 - Ceres Mae Hensley Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 734 students
1.1 miles
1806 Moffet Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1820 1.1 7-8 734
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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