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Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School vs. Rio Hondo Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
7530 East Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Rio Hondo Elementary School
7731 East Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 859 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Hondo 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
691 students
859 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williams (Spencer V.) 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Hondo Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williams (Spencer V.) 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downey 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

#2951 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3449 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williams (Spencer V.) 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
40%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rio Hondo Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
234
162
Grade 1 Students
151
119
Grade 2 Students
172
161
Grade 3 Students
134
143
Grade 4 Students
-
139
Grade 5 Students
-
135

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 Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downey 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
90%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downey 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downey 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downey 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
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.19
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downey 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
57%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downey 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
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downey 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 Rio Hondo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downey 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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