Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Silas Bartsch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silas Bartsch's student population of 611 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silas Bartsch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silas Bartsch is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2094 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silas Bartsch's ranking?
Silas Bartsch is ranked #2094 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Silas Bartsch?
611 students attend Silas Bartsch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Silas Bartsch students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silas Bartsch?
Silas Bartsch has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silas Bartsch offer ?
Silas Bartsch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Silas Bartsch part of?
Silas Bartsch is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
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