The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (12-13)
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)67%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)36%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)7%
11%
Hispanic
(12-13)90%
53%
Black
(12-13)1%
6%
White
(12-13)1%
25%
Hawaiian
(12-13)1%
1%
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
89%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Skylark Elementary School?
502 students attend Skylark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Skylark Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Skylark Elementary School offer ?
Skylark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Skylark Elementary School part of?
Skylark Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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