Ladera Elementary School
Tel:
(714) 730-7505
- Ladera Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ladera Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ladera Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ladera Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ladera Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ladera Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1097 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 39% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 30% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tustin Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ladera Elementary School is Foothill High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pioneer Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tustin Pioneer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,282 student
0.5 miles
2700 Pioneer Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7534 0.5 6-8 1,282 - Tustin Myford Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 668 students
0.8 miles
3181 Trevino Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-1875 0.8 K-5 668 - Tustin Tustin Memorial Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 607 students
0.8 miles
12712 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7546 0.8 K-5 607 - Tustin Peters Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
0.9 miles
26900 Peters Canyon Rd.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7540 0.9 K-5 497 - Tustin Tustin Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 619 students
0.9 miles
12950 Robinson Dr.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7580 0.9 K-5 619
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