Dona Merced Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dona Merced Elementary School 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
557 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2931 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5026 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
97
Grade 1 Students
92
75
Grade 2 Students
94
54
Grade 3 Students
96
72
Grade 4 Students
94
73
Grade 5 Students
95
67
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
66%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
23%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
