25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
La Madera Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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La Madera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

La Madera Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of La Madera Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
64%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
44%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Madera Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend La Madera Elementary School?

593 students attend La Madera Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of La Madera Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of La Madera Elementary School?

La Madera Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does La Madera Elementary School offer ?

La Madera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is La Madera Elementary School part of?

La Madera Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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