Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Patera Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
La Patera Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Patera Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Patera Elementary School?
386 students attend La Patera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of La Patera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Patera Elementary School?
La Patera Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Patera Elementary School offer ?
La Patera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Patera Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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