La Madera Elementary School

25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Madera Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

La Madera Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
590 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

La Madera Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1354 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Madera Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Madera 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 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Madera 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 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Madera Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Madera Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Madera Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Madera Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Madera Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Madera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Madera Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of La Madera Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Madera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Madera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 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 is ranked #1354 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Madera Elementary School often compared to?
La Madera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho Canada Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Madera Elementary School?
590 students attend La Madera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of La Madera Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% 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 21:1.
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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