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Scott Avenue Elementary School vs. Ceres Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Scott Avenue Elementary School
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
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8/
10
Top 30%
Ceres Elementary School
10601 South Ceres Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Ceres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scott Avenue 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 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ceres 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
510 students
480 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott Avenue 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 Ceres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ceres Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott Avenue 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 Ceres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Whittier City 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

#2502 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1906 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott Avenue 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 Ceres Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scott Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ceres Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
97
93
Grade 1 Students
61
78
Grade 2 Students
79
95
Grade 3 Students
88
85
Grade 4 Students
92
59
Grade 5 Students
93
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scott Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scott Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Whittier City 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
75%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Whittier City 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
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Whittier City 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 White at Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Whittier City 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
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n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the East Whittier City Elementary 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Whittier City 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
44%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Whittier City 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
17%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Whittier City 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 Ceres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Whittier City 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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