Serving 383 students in grades 3-6, Irving L. Branch 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 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Irving L. Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Irving L. Branch Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Irving L. Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving L. Branch Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5558 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Irving L. Branch Elementary School is ranked #5558 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Irving L. Branch Elementary School?
383 students attend Irving L. Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Irving L. Branch Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving L. Branch Elementary School?
Irving L. Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Irving L. Branch Elementary School offer ?
Irving L. Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Irving L. Branch Elementary School part of?
Irving L. Branch Elementary School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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