Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Towngate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TownGate Elementary serves the west part of Moreno Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.4 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Towngate Elementary School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
685 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Towngate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towngate 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
#5957 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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 Towngate Elementary School's ranking?
Towngate Elementary School is ranked #5957 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Towngate Elementary School often compared to?
Towngate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Towngate Elementary School?
685 students attend Towngate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Towngate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Towngate Elementary School?
Towngate Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Towngate Elementary School offer ?
Towngate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Towngate Elementary School part of?
Towngate Elementary School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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