Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
What is Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School's ranking?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School?
354 students attend Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School offer ?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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