Serving 831 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mary Fay Pendleton 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School is 0.66, 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 Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School is ranked #1491 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School?
831 students attend Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School offer ?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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