Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mather Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mather Heights Elementary serves the southwest part of Mather, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mather Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mather Heights Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Mather Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mather Heights Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
38%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mather Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Mather Heights Elementary School is ranked #1459 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mather Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Mather Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mather Heights Elementary School?
236 students attend Mather Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mather Heights Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mather Heights Elementary School?
Mather Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mather Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mather Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mather Heights Elementary School part of?
Mather Heights Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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