Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Glen 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Willow Glen Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Glen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Glen Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1919 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Glen Elementary School is ranked #1919 out of 3,649 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Willow Glen Elementary School?
540 students attend Willow Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Willow Glen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Glen Elementary School?
Willow Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willow Glen Elementary School offer ?
Willow Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Glen Elementary School part of?
Willow Glen Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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