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Loma Verde Elementary School vs. Hamilton Tk-8

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School Overview

School
Loma Verde Elementary School
399 Alameda De La Loma
Novato, CA 94949
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Hamilton Tk-8
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Loma Verde 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hamilton Tk-8 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
414 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Loma Verde 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 Hamilton Tk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Loma Verde Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton Tk-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Loma Verde 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 Hamilton Tk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Loma Verde Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Novato Unified 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

#3301 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#6146 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Loma Verde 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 Hamilton Tk-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in CA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Loma Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Loma Verde Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Loma Verde Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hamilton Tk-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
83
Grade 1 Students
68
66
Grade 2 Students
54
56
Grade 3 Students
65
55
Grade 4 Students
81
54
Grade 5 Students
62
49
Grade 6 Students
-
56
Grade 7 Students
-
55
Grade 8 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Loma Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Loma Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Loma Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Loma Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Loma Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Novato Unified 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 White at Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Novato Unified 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Loma Verde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Loma Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Novato Unified 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
41%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Loma Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Novato Unified 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
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Loma Verde Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Novato Unified 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 Hamilton Tk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Novato Unified 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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