Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cordillera 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 was 44% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cordillera Elementary School?
229 students attend Cordillera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cordillera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordillera Elementary School?
Cordillera Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cordillera Elementary School offer ?
Cordillera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cordillera Elementary School part of?
Cordillera Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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