Los Molinos Elementary School
Tel:
(626) 933-2200
- Los Molinos Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Los Molinos Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Los Molinos Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Los Molinos Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Los Molinos Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Molinos Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #342 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 27% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 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 Molinos Elementary School is Los Altos High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Newton Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Los Altos Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hacienda Heights Los Altos Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
0.3 miles
15565 Los Altos Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2300 0.3 K-5 471 - Hacienda Heights Grazide Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 577 students
1.0 miles
2850 Leopold Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6100 1.0 K-5 577 - Hacienda Heights Newton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 616 students
1.0 miles
15616 Newton St.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2400 1.0 6-8 616 - Hacienda Heights Kwis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 310 students
1.2 miles
1925 S. Kwis Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-2100 1.2 K-5 310 - Hacienda Heights Mesa Robles Grades: K-8 | 1,071 student
1.2 miles
16060 Mesa Robles Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000 1.2 K-8 1,071
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