Rancho Elementary School

8845 Noeline Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Rancho Elementary School serves 309 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Rancho Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rancho Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Rancho Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rancho Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
66%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
7%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Elementary School?
309 students attend Rancho Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rancho Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Elementary School?
Rancho Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rancho Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rancho Elementary School part of?
Rancho Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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