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La Madera Elementary School vs. Lake Forest Elementary School

Should you attend La Madera Elementary School or Lake Forest 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
La Madera Elementary School
25350 Serrano Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lake Forest Elementary School
21801 Pittsford Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

La Madera 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Madera 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
602 students
688 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Madera 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 Lake Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Madera Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Forest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Madera 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 Lake Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Madera Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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

#1351 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2861 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Madera Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Forest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in CA)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Madera Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Madera Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Madera Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Forest Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
128
Grade 1 Students
75
102
Grade 2 Students
68
83
Grade 3 Students
97
86
Grade 4 Students
100
82
Grade 5 Students
100
100
Grade 6 Students
102
107

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 La Madera Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
n/a
% Asian
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Madera Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley 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
31%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Madera Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley 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
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Madera Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley 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
39%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Madera Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley 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
% Two or more races
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Madera Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Madera Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley 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
23%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Madera Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Madera Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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 Lake Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley 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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