Serving 733 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake Mathews 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Mathews Elementary serves the southwest part of Riverside, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Mathews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Mathews Elementary School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Mathews Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Mathews 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Mathews Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Mathews Elementary School is ranked #1807 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Mathews Elementary School?
733 students attend Lake Mathews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lake Mathews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Mathews Elementary School?
Lake Mathews Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lake Mathews Elementary School offer ?
Lake Mathews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Mathews Elementary School part of?
Lake Mathews Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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