Central Gaither Elementary School 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)4%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)69%
55%
Black
(19-20)1%
5%
White
(19-20)25%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Central Gaither Elementary School?
189 students attend Central Gaither Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Central Gaither Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Central Gaither Elementary School offer ?
Central Gaither Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Central Gaither Elementary School part of?
Central Gaither Elementary School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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