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Ruby Bridges Elementary School vs. William G. Paden Elementary School

Should you attend Ruby Bridges Elementary School or William G. Paden 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
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
William G. Paden Elementary School
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

William G. Paden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruby Bridges 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William G. Paden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
434 students
377 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ruby Bridges 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 William G. Paden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ruby Bridges Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William G. Paden Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ruby Bridges 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 William G. Paden 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 Ruby Bridges Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alameda 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

#4533 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1748 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ruby Bridges 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruby Bridges Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alameda Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruby Bridges Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alameda Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ruby Bridges Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William G. Paden Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
101
98
Grade 1 Students
59
49
Grade 2 Students
69
49
Grade 3 Students
52
68
Grade 4 Students
68
54
Grade 5 Students
85
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alameda 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 American Indian at William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alameda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
26%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alameda 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
21%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alameda 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
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alameda 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
15%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alameda 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%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alameda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alameda 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
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alameda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.81
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ruby Bridges Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alameda 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
53%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alameda 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
14%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ruby Bridges Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alameda 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 William G. Paden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alameda 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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