Palmer Way vs. Ira Harbison
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmer Way ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ira Harbison ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
387 students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4543 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5412 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
83
Grade 1 Students
49
42
Grade 2 Students
53
59
Grade 3 Students
44
49
Grade 4 Students
58
48
Grade 5 Students
54
55
Grade 6 Students
62
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
27%
% Hispanic
72%
62%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
15%