Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mather Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Mather Heights 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 Mather Heights 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mather Heights Elementary School?
279 students attend Mather Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mather Heights Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mather Heights Elementary School?
Mather Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mather Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mather Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mather Heights Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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