West Point Elementary School
West Point Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
West Point Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Point Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
West Point Elementary School's student population of 92 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 92 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Point 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 West Point Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #4901 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 65% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calaveras Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Point Elementary School is Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (6.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Indian Diggings Elementary School (12.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts (2.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 218 students10
2.8 miles
24625 Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500 2.8 K-6 218 - Rail Road Flat Rail Road Flat Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 62 students10
4.3 miles
298 Rail Rd. Flat Rd.
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275 4.3 K-6 62 - Pine Grove Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 19 students10
6.4 miles
13630 Aqueduct-volcano Rd.
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581 6.4 9-12 19 - Jackson Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 287 students10
7.0 miles
20101 State Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800 7 K-6 287 - Mokelumne Hill Mokelumne Hill Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 84 students10
12.0 miles
8350 Highway 26
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140 12 K-6 84
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