Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Melrose Elementary serves the southwest part of Placentia, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melrose Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
26 students
School Motto
We are a professional learning community committed to doing 'whatever it takes' to achieve high levels of learning for all students.
School Rankings
Melrose Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melrose Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#7703 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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 Melrose Elementary School's ranking?
Melrose Elementary School is ranked #7703 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Melrose Elementary School often compared to?
Melrose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melvin Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
354 students attend Melrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Melrose Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Melrose Elementary School offer ?
Melrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Melrose Elementary School part of?
Melrose Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break/Vacaciones de Primavera
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break/Vacaciones de Primavera
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break/Vacaciones de Primavera
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break/Vacaciones de Primavera
April 01, 2027 (Thursday)
Spring Break/Vacaciones de Primavera
April 02, 2027 (Friday)
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