Serving 747 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake Mathews 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 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 62%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Mathews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Mathews Elementary School's student population of 747 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Mathews 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)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Mathews Elementary School?
747 students attend Lake Mathews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lake Mathews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Mathews Elementary School?
Lake Mathews Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lake Mathews Elementary School offer ?
Lake Mathews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Mathews Elementary School part of?
Lake Mathews Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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