William G. Paden Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 748-4014
William G. Paden Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
William G. Paden Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
William G. Paden Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
William G. Paden Elementary School's student population of 374 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
William G. Paden Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 William G. Paden Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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 | #2651 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 36% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to William G. Paden Elementary School is Alameda Community Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 203 students
0.3 miles
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017 0.3 K-5 203 - Alameda Alameda Community Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 368 students
0.3 miles
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300 0.3 6-12 368 - Alameda Encinal Junior/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 1,329 student
0.3 miles
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023 0.3 6-12 1,329 - Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 489 students
0.4 miles
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017 0.4 6-8 489 - Alameda Nea Community Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 553 students
0.4 miles
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008 0.4 K-12 553
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