Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Agua Caliente 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 was 17% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Agua Caliente Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7703 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agua Caliente Elementary School's ranking?
Agua Caliente Elementary School is ranked #7703 out of 9,523 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Agua Caliente Elementary School?
645 students attend Agua Caliente Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Agua Caliente Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agua Caliente Elementary School?
Agua Caliente Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Agua Caliente Elementary School offer ?
Agua Caliente Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Agua Caliente Elementary School part of?
Agua Caliente Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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