Spruce Elementary School
Spruce Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Spruce 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Spruce Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spruce 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 Spruce Elementary School is 0.24, 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 | #6987 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South San Francisco Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spruce Elementary School is Community Day (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Parkway Heights Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Martin Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South San Francisco Martin Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 419 students10
0.4 miles
35 Sch St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-3955 0.4 K-5 419 - South San Francisco Parkway Heights Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 617 students10
0.7 miles
650 Sunset Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788 0.7 6-8 617 - South San Francisco Community Day Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 3 students
0.8 miles
201 W. Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882 0.8 6-12 3 - South San Francisco Los Cerritos Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 309 students10
0.9 miles
210 W. Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8841 0.9 K-5 309 - South San Francisco Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-5
1.0 miles
1400 Hillside Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8720 1 K-5 n/a
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