Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 20:1 is lower 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
522 students
423 students
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![This chart displays total students of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays total students of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-bhMWpIP.png)
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-LjMbKL.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
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![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-bwU1II5.png)
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7082 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4689 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-qS5RPV.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35-39%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-yxMJTf.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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![This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade. This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-F6AfaD.png)
Kindergarten Students
111
87
Grade 1 Students
72
61
Grade 2 Students
93
64
Grade 3 Students
73
62
Grade 4 Students
85
75
Grade 5 Students
88
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
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![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-ltIOWU.png)
% Asian
13%
9%
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![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-NcSpbT.png)
% Hispanic
63%
64%
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![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-bro2mMA.png)
% Black
13%
7%
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![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-bebVjKy.png)
% White
4%
13%
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![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-brpayk4.png)
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-y6IsGC.png)
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Washington 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 Washington 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/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-7XSMUt.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-2sYBLm.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/119000/119298/washington-elementary-school-chart-NekqVH.png)