Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manuel L. Real Elementary School 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manuel L. Real Elementary serves the western part of Perris, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manuel L. Real Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the key to success
School Rankings
Manuel L. Real Elementary School 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 Manuel L. Real Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#6433 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Manuel L. Real Elementary School's ranking?
Manuel L. Real Elementary School is ranked #6433 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manuel L. Real Elementary School?
593 students attend Manuel L. Real Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Manuel L. Real Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manuel L. Real Elementary School?
Manuel L. Real Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manuel L. Real Elementary School offer ?
Manuel L. Real Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manuel L. Real Elementary School part of?
Manuel L. Real Elementary School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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