James M. Burchfield Primary vs. Maxwell Elementary School
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School Overview
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Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-3, James M. Burchfield Primary 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maxwell 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 35-39% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
454 students
143 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
7 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4397 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3962 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
126
23
Grade 1 Students
105
21
Grade 2 Students
137
17
Grade 3 Students
86
20
Grade 4 Students
-
27
Grade 5 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
72%
51%
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% Black
1%
n/a
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% White
21%
47%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
n/a
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Diversity Score
0.44
0.52
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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