Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Richard M. Moon Primary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Richard M. Moon Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard M. Moon Primary is 0.45, 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.
Richard M. Moon Primary is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard M. Moon Primary?
506 students attend Richard M. Moon Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Richard M. Moon Primary students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard M. Moon Primary?
Richard M. Moon Primary has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard M. Moon Primary offer ?
Richard M. Moon Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Richard M. Moon Primary part of?
The teachers are great at this school, but the principal and superintendants are not. They do not listen to you or handle any problems. They shine you on and don't deal with them.
The staff and teachers are not like that. I do wish there were more art programs but we did get music this year which is great.
If you are a hands on parent and have your own opinions this would not be welcomed by the principal or district superintendant.
- Posted by Parent - dpare
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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