Serving 410 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 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: S. A. Moffett Elementary serves the southeast part of Huntington Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- 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 410 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
S. A. Moffett Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. A. Moffett Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#813 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. A. Moffett Elementary School's ranking?
S. A. Moffett Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 9,523 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
410 students attend S. A. Moffett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of S. A. Moffett Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S. A. Moffett Elementary School?
S. A. Moffett Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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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