One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School vs. Chapman Elementary School
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School Overview
School
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
2100 West 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
Gardena, CA 90249
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Chapman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chapman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
353 students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2231 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
104
Grade 1 Students
49
52
Grade 2 Students
46
73
Grade 3 Students
51
71
Grade 4 Students
51
57
Grade 5 Students
50
49
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
18%
% Hispanic
41%
51%
% Black
28%
17%
% White
7%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%