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Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School
7501 East Fern Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hillcrest Elementary School
795 Pepper St.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hillcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
437 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garvey Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garvey Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2580 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1924 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garvey Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garvey Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garvey Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garvey Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
65
Grade 1 Students
71
66
Grade 2 Students
55
62
Grade 3 Students
39
69
Grade 4 Students
63
58
Grade 5 Students
60
59
Grade 6 Students
71
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
49%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garvey Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garvey Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garvey Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garvey Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garvey Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garvey Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garvey Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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