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Uncharted Shores Academy vs. Bess Maxwell Elementary School

Should you attend Uncharted Shores Academy or Bess Maxwell 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
Uncharted Shores Academy
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Bess Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Uncharted Shores Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Maxwell 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-9
K-5
Total Students
295 students
232 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Uncharted Shores Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bess Maxwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Uncharted Shores Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bess Maxwell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Uncharted Shores Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bess Maxwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Uncharted Shores Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Del Norte County 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

#2475 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#8760 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Uncharted Shores Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bess Maxwell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uncharted Shores Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Del Norte County Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uncharted Shores Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Del Norte County Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uncharted Shores Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Uncharted Shores Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Uncharted Shores Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bess Maxwell Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
36
Grade 1 Students
34
38
Grade 2 Students
36
40
Grade 3 Students
23
44
Grade 4 Students
38
37
Grade 5 Students
30
37
Grade 6 Students
32
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Grade 7 Students
33
-
Grade 8 Students
25
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Uncharted Shores Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Del Norte County Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Uncharted Shores Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Del Norte County 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
16%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Uncharted Shores Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Del Norte County 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
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bess Maxwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Del Norte County Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
68%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Uncharted Shores Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Del Norte County 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
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% Two or more races
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Uncharted Shores Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Del Norte County Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Uncharted Shores Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Del Norte County 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%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Uncharted Shores Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Del Norte County 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
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Uncharted Shores Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Uncharted Shores Academy 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Del Norte County 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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