Marguerita Elementary School
Marguerita Elementary School serves 743 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Marguerita 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 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Marguerita Elementary School's student population of 743 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 743 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Rankings
Marguerita Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Marguerita Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #2856 out of 9659 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 52% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marguerita Elementary School is Century High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ramona Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alhambra Ramona Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 839 students10
0.6 miles
509 W. Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660 0.6 K-8 839 - Alhambra Fremont Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 570 students10
0.8 miles
2001 S. Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360 0.8 K-8 570 - Alhambra Century High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 115 students10
1.1 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680 1.1 9-12 115 - Alhambra Independence High (alternative) Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 76 students10
1.1 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681 1.1 9-12 76 - Monterey Park Ynez Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 873 students10
1.1 miles
120 S. Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6260 1.1 K-8 873
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