William Garrison Elementary School
Tel:
(209)576-4648
- William Garrison Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
William Garrison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- William Garrison Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Garrison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Garrison Elementary School is 0.61, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8097 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 19% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Modesto City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Garrison Elementary School is Petersen Alternative Center For Education (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stanislaus County West Campus (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Fremont Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Modesto Petersen Alternative Center For Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 194 students
0.7 miles
2209 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209)238-6717 0.7 9-12 194 - Modesto John Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 591 students
0.8 miles
1220 W. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209)576-4679 0.8 K-6 591 - Modesto Catherine Everett Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 373 students
0.9 miles
1530 Mount Vernon Dr.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209)576-4009 0.9 K-6 373 - Modesto Stanislaus County West Campus Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 61 students
0.9 miles
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209)567-4739 0.9 K-12 61 - Modesto Roosevelt Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 831 students
1.0 miles
1330 College Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209)576-4871 1.0 7-8 831
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