Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Jonas E. Salk 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Dr. Jonas E. Salk ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is ranked #4367 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
680 students attend Dr. Jonas E. Salk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dr. Jonas E. Salk students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Jonas E. Salk offer ?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Jonas E. Salk part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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