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Edwin Markham Elementary School vs. Alamo Elementary School

Should you attend Edwin Markham Elementary School or Alamo 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
Edwin Markham Elementary School
101 Markham Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Alamo Elementary School
500 South Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Alamo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 880 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Edwin Markham 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alamo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
880 students
671 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edwin Markham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alamo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edwin Markham Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alamo Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edwin Markham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alamo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edwin Markham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7174 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3132 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edwin Markham 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 Alamo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwin Markham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville 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 Alamo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edwin Markham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville 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 Alamo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edwin Markham Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alamo Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
160
93
Grade 1 Students
122
78
Grade 2 Students
118
97
Grade 3 Students
127
94
Grade 4 Students
112
107
Grade 5 Students
122
102
Grade 6 Students
119
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edwin Markham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edwin Markham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edwin Markham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edwin Markham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edwin Markham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edwin Markham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alamo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edwin Markham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alamo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edwin Markham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alamo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edwin Markham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alamo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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