Serving 1,033 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Voorhies 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 96% 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: 1,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Voorhies 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 Voorhies Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Voorhies Elementary School is ranked #7038 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Voorhies Elementary School?
1,033 students attend Voorhies Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Voorhies Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voorhies Elementary School?
Voorhies Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Voorhies Elementary School offer ?
Voorhies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Voorhies Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 1,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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