Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Johnston Cooper 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Johnston Cooper 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 Johnston Cooper Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Johnston Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
Johnston Cooper Elementary School is ranked #8215 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Johnston Cooper Elementary School?
320 students attend Johnston Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Johnston Cooper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston Cooper Elementary School?
Johnston Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Johnston Cooper Elementary School offer ?
Johnston Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Johnston Cooper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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