Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, S. A. Moffett Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S. A. Moffett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
S. A. Moffett Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S. A. Moffett Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. A. Moffett Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#804 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. A. Moffett Elementary School's ranking?
S. A. Moffett Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are S. A. Moffett Elementary School often compared to?
S. A. Moffett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newland (William T.) Elementary School, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School, Huntington Seacliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend S. A. Moffett Elementary School?
411 students attend S. A. Moffett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of S. A. Moffett Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. A. Moffett Elementary School?
S. A. Moffett Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does S. A. Moffett Elementary School offer ?
S. A. Moffett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is S. A. Moffett Elementary School part of?
S. A. Moffett Elementary School is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.
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