Marguerita Elementary School
Tel:
(626)943-3620
- Marguerita Elementary School serves 679 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than 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 76%.
School Overview
- Marguerita Elementary School's student population of 679 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 679 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marguerita Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2570 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 49% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Ramona Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ramona Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alhambra Ramona Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 876 students
0.6 miles
509 W. Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)943-3660 0.6 K-8 876 - Alhambra Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 601 students
0.8 miles
2001 S. Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)943-3360 0.8 K-8 601 - Alhambra Century High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
1.1 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6680 1.1 9-12 116 - Alhambra Independence High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
1.1 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6681 1.1 9-12 89 - Monterey Park Ynez Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 892 students
1.1 miles
120 S. Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626)570-6260 1.1 K-8 892
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