La Madera Elementary School

25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 602 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 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 602 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.71, 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%)
60%
33%
66%
47%
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
602 students attend La Madera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of La Madera Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Madera Elementary School?
La Madera Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 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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