Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6, University Park 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 is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Park Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
493 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of University Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University Park Elementary School offer ?
University Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is University Park Elementary School part of?
University Park Elementary School is part of Salinas City Elementary School District.
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