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Palomares Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Palomares Elementary School
6395 Palo Verde Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Grant Elementary School
879 Grant Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Palomares Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palomares Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
144 students
313 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palomares 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 Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palomares Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palomares 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 Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palomares Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Lorenzo 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

#1703 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#5280 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palomares 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 Grant Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palomares Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palomares Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palomares Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Castro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palomares Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grant Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
28
45
Grade 1 Students
16
50
Grade 2 Students
26
56
Grade 3 Students
25
55
Grade 4 Students
28
61
Grade 5 Students
21
46

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 Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
19%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Lorenzo 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
34%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Lorenzo 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
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Lorenzo 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
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Lorenzo 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Castro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
24%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palomares Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palomares Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Lorenzo 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
33%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palomares Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Lorenzo 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
8%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palomares Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Castro Valley 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 Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Lorenzo 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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