Walter Woodward Elementary School vs. Veritas Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walter Woodward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Veritas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 935 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walter Woodward 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,000 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Veritas 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
935 students
1,000 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Veritas Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Veritas Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/126000/125987/veritas-elementary-school-chart-bl8Ub9H.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4471 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3316 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Veritas Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Veritas Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/126000/125987/veritas-elementary-school-chart-Hi0U15.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
103
122
Grade 1 Students
111
108
Grade 2 Students
107
104
Grade 3 Students
102
106
Grade 4 Students
93
105
Grade 5 Students
103
107
Grade 6 Students
105
130
Grade 7 Students
109
109
Grade 8 Students
102
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
24%
41%
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% Hispanic
42%
37%
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% Black
5%
3%
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% White
22%
13%
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% Hawaiian
2%
1%
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Veritas 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 Veritas 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/126000/125987/veritas-elementary-school-chart-ltWtIc.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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