Marguerita Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marguerita Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marguerita Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Marguerita Elementary School?
511 students attend Marguerita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Marguerita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marguerita Elementary School?
Marguerita Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marguerita Elementary School offer ?
Marguerita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Marguerita Elementary School part of?
Marguerita Elementary School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School) (Marguerita School Master Calendar)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Welcome Back from Spring Break! (Marguerita School Master Calendar)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of STEAM (Marguerita School Master Calendar)
May 10, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School (End of Trimester 3)! (Marguerita School Master Calendar)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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