Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walter M. Brown 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter M. Brown Elementary serves the northwest part of Turlock, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter M. Brown Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
Walter M. Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter M. Brown Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8114 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter M. Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Walter M. Brown Elementary School is ranked #8114 out of 9,523 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter M. Brown Elementary School?
645 students attend Walter M. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walter M. Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter M. Brown Elementary School?
Walter M. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walter M. Brown Elementary School offer ?
Walter M. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Walter M. Brown Elementary School part of?
Walter M. Brown Elementary School is part of Turlock Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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