Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lilac ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lilac School serves the west part of the Valley Center, CA school district, covering an attendance area of approximately 26.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lilac's student population of 438 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lilac ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lilac is 0.54, which is less 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
#4960 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lilac's ranking?
Lilac is ranked #4960 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lilac often compared to?
Lilacis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Center Elementary School, Valley Center Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lilac?
438 students attend Lilac.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lilac students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lilac?
Lilac has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lilac offer ?
Lilac offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lilac part of?
Lilac is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
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