Steve Luther Elementary School
Tel:
(714) 220-6918
- Steve Luther Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Steve Luther Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Steve Luther Elementary School places 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Steve Luther Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 492 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Steve Luther Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Steve Luther Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1903 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 31% | 12% |
Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
Black | 2% | 5% |
White | 17% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cypress Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Steve Luther Elementary School is John F. Kennedy High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Walker Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Los Coyotes Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Palma Los Coyotes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 535 students
0.3 miles
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260 0.3 K-6 535 - La Palma John F. Kennedy High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,471 students
0.8 miles
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101 0.8 9-12 2,471 - La Palma Walker Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1,090 student
0.8 miles
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051 0.8 7-8 1,090 - Lakewood Palms Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 637 students
0.9 miles
12445 E. 207th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900 0.9 K-6 637 - Cerritos Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 637 students
1.0 miles
12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795 1.0 7-8 637
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