Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spruce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Spruce 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 Spruce Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Spruce Elementary School?
408 students attend Spruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Spruce Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Elementary School?
Spruce Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Spruce Elementary School offer ?
Spruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spruce Elementary School part of?
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