Briarwood Elementary School vs. Bowers Elementary School
Should you attend Briarwood Elementary School or Bowers Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Bowers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
267 students
242 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3167 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3501 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
42
Grade 1 Students
45
40
Grade 2 Students
44
41
Grade 3 Students
38
40
Grade 4 Students
54
36
Grade 5 Students
26
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
29%
26%
% Hispanic
49%
53%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
14%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
