Gordon H. Beatty Middle School vs. James A. Whitaker Elementary School
Should you attend Gordon H. Beatty Middle School or James A. Whitaker 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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Top Rankings
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James A. Whitaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Gordon H. Beatty Middle 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A. Whitaker 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
609 students
639 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5749 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
159
Grade 1 Students
-
84
Grade 2 Students
-
85
Grade 3 Students
-
110
Grade 4 Students
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93
Grade 5 Students
-
108
Grade 6 Students
188
-
Grade 7 Students
212
-
Grade 8 Students
209
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
32%
8%
% Hispanic
56%
79%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
6%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
12%
