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Tustin Memorial Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School

Should you attend Tustin Memorial Elementary School or Heritage 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
Tustin Memorial Elementary School
12712 Browning Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Heritage Elementary School
15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Heritage 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%)
Overview
Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tustin Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage 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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
621 students
528 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tustin Memorial 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 Heritage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tustin Memorial Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tustin Memorial 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 Heritage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tustin Memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tustin 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

#132 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#1206 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tustin Memorial 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 Heritage Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in CA)
60%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tustin Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tustin Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tustin Memorial Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heritage Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
106
93
Grade 1 Students
100
89
Grade 2 Students
100
88
Grade 3 Students
94
88
Grade 4 Students
115
79
Grade 5 Students
106
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
53%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tustin 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
11%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tustin 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tustin 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
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tustin 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
1%
% Two or more races
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tustin Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tustin 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
9%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tustin 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%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tustin Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tustin 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 Heritage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tustin 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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