Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- 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 520 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School is 0.66, 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
21:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
35%
56%

Black
6%
5%

White
45%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
520 students attend Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School offer ?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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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