Thomas Paine Elementary School
Tel:
(714) 663-6118
- Thomas Paine Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Thomas Paine Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thomas Paine Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Paine Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Thomas Paine Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Thomas Paine Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #1270 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 50% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garden Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Paine Elementary School is La Quinta High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westminster La Quinta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,211 students
0.3 miles
10372 Mcfadden St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6315 0.3 9-12 2,211 - Westminster Susan B. Anthony Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 360 students
0.6 miles
15320 Pickford St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6104 0.6 K-6 360 - Westminster Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 790 students
0.9 miles
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218 0.9 7-8 790 - Santa Ana Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 689 students
0.9 miles
4600 W. Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6351 0.9 7-8 689 - Santa Ana Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 461 students
1.0 miles
426 S. Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 663-6108 1.0 K-6 461
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