Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center vs. Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
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School Overview
School
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
San Pedro, CA 90732
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
14024 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Overview
Serving 153 students in grades 12, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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).
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center serves 189 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
12
12
Total Students
153 students
189 students
% Male | % Female
64% | 36%
73% | 27%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
<50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Grade 12 Students
153
189
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
66%
82%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
