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Arroyo Vista Elementary School

335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Tel: (626) 441-5840
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Arroyo Vista Elementary School serves 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 83%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arroyo Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Arroyo Vista Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Arroyo Vista Elementary School 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
83%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
87%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
33%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
28%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arroyo Vista Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arroyo Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
South Pasadena Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arroyo Vista Elementary School's ranking?

Arroyo Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are Arroyo Vista Elementary School often compared to?

Arroyo Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey Hills Elementary School, Marengo Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Arroyo Vista Elementary School?

687 students attend Arroyo Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Arroyo Vista Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Arroyo Vista Elementary School?

Arroyo Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Arroyo Vista Elementary School offer ?

Arroyo Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Arroyo Vista Elementary School part of?

Arroyo Vista Elementary School is part of South Pasadena Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 83%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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