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Eastwood Elementary School vs. Escalona Elementary School

Should you attend Eastwood Elementary School or Escalona Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Eastwood Elementary School
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Escalona Elementary School
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Eastwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Escalona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eastwood 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Escalona 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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
391 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Escalona Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Escalona Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Escalona Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Escalona Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1805 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1695 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Escalona Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escalona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in CA)
62%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escalona Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eastwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Escalona Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
102
85
Grade 1 Students
49
72
Grade 2 Students
52
76
Grade 3 Students
51
54
Grade 4 Students
54
57
Grade 5 Students
83
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eastwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
31%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eastwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Escalona Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Escalona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Escalona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Escalona Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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