Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)82%
54%
Black
(15-16)2%
6%
White
(15-16)13%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
400 students attend John Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Adams Elementary School part of?
John Adams Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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