Serving 328 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mather Heights Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mather Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 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
#1319 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 #1319 out of 9,602 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
328 students attend Mather Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mather Heights Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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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