Ralston Intermediate vs. Sandpiper Elementary School
Should you attend Ralston Intermediate or Sandpiper Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ralston Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Sandpiper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, Ralston Intermediate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sandpiper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
1,136 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#596 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
72
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
-
46
Grade 3 Students
-
75
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
-
60
Grade 6 Students
388
49
Grade 7 Students
369
52
Grade 8 Students
379
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
37%
47%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
34%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
18%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
