Marguerita Elementary School
Tel:
(626)943-3620
- Marguerita Elementary School serves 743 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 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%.
School Overview
- Marguerita Elementary School's student population of 743 students has grown by 28% 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 Comparison
- Marguerita Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marguerita Elementary School is 0.53, 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 School Rank | #2572 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 52% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alhambra Ramona Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 839 students
0.6 miles
509 W. Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)943-3660 0.6 K-8 839 - Alhambra Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 570 students
0.8 miles
2001 S. Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)943-3360 0.8 K-8 570 - Alhambra Century High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 115 students
1.1 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6680 1.1 9-12 115 - Alhambra Independence High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 76 students
1.1 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6681 1.1 9-12 76 - Monterey Park Ynez Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 873 students
1.1 miles
120 S. Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626)570-6260 1.1 K-8 873
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