Los Altos Elementary School
Los Altos Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Los Altos Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Los Altos Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Los Altos Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Los Altos Elementary School is 0.31, which is less 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 | #2578 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 6% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Los Altos Elementary School is Los Altos High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Newton Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Los Molinos Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hacienda Heights Los Molinos Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 504 students10
0.3 miles
3112 Las Marias Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2200 0.3 K-5 504 - Hacienda Heights Newton Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 616 students10
0.7 miles
15616 Newton St.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2400 0.7 6-8 616 - Hacienda Heights Kwis Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 310 students10
0.9 miles
1925 S. Kwis Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2100 0.9 K-5 310 - Hacienda Heights Grazide Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 577 students10
1.0 miles
2850 Leopold Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6100 1 K-5 577 - Hacienda Heights Mesa Robles Math: 67% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 1,071 student10
1.1 miles
16060 Mesa Robles Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000 1.1 K-8 1,071
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