Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tovashal 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 68% 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: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tovashal Elementary serves the northeast part of Murrieta, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tovashal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tovashal Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tovashal Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tovashal Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1698 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Tovashal Elementary School's ranking?
Tovashal Elementary School is ranked #1698 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tovashal Elementary School often compared to?
Tovashal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antelope Hills Elementary School, Alamos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tovashal Elementary School?
745 students attend Tovashal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tovashal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tovashal Elementary School?
Tovashal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tovashal Elementary School offer ?
Tovashal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tovashal Elementary School part of?
Tovashal Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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