Serving 978 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Melinda Heights 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Melinda Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Melinda Heights Elementary School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Melinda Heights Elementary School is 0.66, 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)66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Melinda Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Melinda Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trabuco Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Melinda Heights Elementary School?
978 students attend Melinda Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Melinda Heights Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melinda Heights Elementary School?
Melinda Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Melinda Heights Elementary School offer ?
Melinda Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Melinda Heights Elementary School part of?
Melinda Heights Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Last Day of School-Minimum Day Schedule
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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