Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Terry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Terry Elementary School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Terry Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Terry Elementary School?
194 students attend Terry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Terry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry Elementary School?
Terry Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Terry Elementary School offer ?
Terry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Terry Elementary School part of?
Terry Elementary School is part of Selma Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-Minimum Day
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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