Braly Elementary School vs. Ponderosa Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Braly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Braly Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
352 students
501 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1793 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1641 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
80
72
Grade 1 Students
56
77
Grade 2 Students
66
89
Grade 3 Students
60
87
Grade 4 Students
38
88
Grade 5 Students
52
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
40%
45%
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% Hispanic
36%
31%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
14%
19%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
7%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/12000/12244/ponderosa-elementary-school-chart-bn3A8gg.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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