Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Holly Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Holly Avenue Elementary serves a central area in Arcadia, CA, encompassing approximately 2.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holly Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Holly Avenue Elementary School's student population of 789 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Imagine • Inquire • Inspire
School Rankings
Holly Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holly Avenue Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#813 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
67%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holly Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Holly Avenue Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Holly Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Holly Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Stocker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Holly Avenue Elementary School?
789 students attend Holly Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Holly Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Avenue Elementary School?
Holly Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Holly Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Holly Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Holly Avenue Elementary School part of?
Holly Avenue Elementary School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
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