Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fruitvale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fruitvale Elementary serves the northwest part of Hemet, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruitvale Elementary School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
778 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Embrace • Educate • Empower
School Rankings
Fruitvale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitvale Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#6537 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitvale Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitvale Elementary School is ranked #6537 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fruitvale Elementary School often compared to?
Fruitvale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cawston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fruitvale Elementary School?
778 students attend Fruitvale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fruitvale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruitvale Elementary School?
Fruitvale Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fruitvale Elementary School offer ?
Fruitvale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fruitvale Elementary School part of?
Fruitvale Elementary School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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