Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maya Lin ranks 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 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maya Lin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maya Lin's student population of 444 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maya Lin is 0.75, 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)
(17-18)55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Maya Lin often compared to?
Maya Linis often viewed alongside schools like Love Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Maya Lin?
444 students attend Maya Lin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Maya Lin students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Lin?
Maya Lin has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maya Lin offer ?
Maya Lin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maya Lin part of?
Maya Lin is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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