Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-5, May Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: May Ranch Elementary serves the eastern part of Perris, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families typically find the school within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
May Ranch Elementary School's student population of 848 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
848 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
May Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of May Ranch Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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
#4431 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
May Ranch Elementary School is ranked #4431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are May Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
May Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triple Crown Elementary School, Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend May Ranch Elementary School?
848 students attend May Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of May Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Ranch Elementary School?
May Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does May Ranch Elementary School offer ?
May Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is May Ranch Elementary School part of?
May Ranch Elementary School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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