Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Floyd I. Marchus 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd I. Marchus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Floyd I. Marchus's student population of 53 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Floyd I. Marchus is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Floyd I. Marchus often compared to?
Floyd I. Marchusis often viewed alongside schools like Central County Special Education Programs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floyd I. Marchus?
The graduation rate of Floyd I. Marchus is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Floyd I. Marchus?
53 students attend Floyd I. Marchus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Floyd I. Marchus students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd I. Marchus?
Floyd I. Marchus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Floyd I. Marchus offer ?
Floyd I. Marchus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Floyd I. Marchus part of?
Floyd I. Marchus is part of Contra Costa County Office Of Education School District.
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