Willow Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Willow Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow 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 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
420 students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4090 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4469 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
87
Grade 1 Students
69
64
Grade 2 Students
68
47
Grade 3 Students
65
71
Grade 4 Students
70
57
Grade 5 Students
63
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
98%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%