Charles G. Emery Elementary School

About Charles G. Emery Elementary School

Charles G. Emery Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. It is part of the Seattle Public Schools district and is home to over 500 students in grades K-5. The school is named after Charles G. Emery, a former Seattle Public Schools superintendent and a leader in the fight for racial equality in education.
The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to all its students. It offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including physical education, art, music, and technology. The school also has a strong focus on social-emotional learning, providing students with the skills they need to succeed in life.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow. With its commitment to excellence and dedication to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, the school is a wonderful choice for families looking for a quality education for their children.

Address:	8600 Somerset St. Buena Park, CA 90621
Phone:	(714) 521-5134
Site:	emery.bpsd.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	664 students

Overview Charles G. Emery Elementary School

Charles G. Emery Elementary School serves 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Charles G. Emery Elementary School

Charles G. Emery Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Charles G. Emery Elementary School is 0.62, 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.