Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School serves 949 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School's student population of 949 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
949 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1819 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
15%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School?
949 students attend Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School offer ?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School part of?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary School is part of Newhall School District.
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