Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 73%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School's student population of 756 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School?
756 students attend Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School offer ?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School part of?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School is part of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.
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