Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Cerro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 57%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Cerro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Del Cerro Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Cerro Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Del Cerro Elementary School often compared to?
Del Cerro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Portola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Cerro Elementary School?
377 students attend Del Cerro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Del Cerro Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Cerro Elementary School?
Del Cerro Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Cerro Elementary School offer ?
Del Cerro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Del Cerro Elementary School part of?
Del Cerro Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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