Sankofa United Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sankofa United Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sankofa United 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
232 students
332 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6081 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
68
Grade 1 Students
30
54
Grade 2 Students
45
59
Grade 3 Students
37
52
Grade 4 Students
20
44
Grade 5 Students
34
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
17%
% Black
41%
39%
% White
23%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
17%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
