Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fruitvale Elementary School 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitvale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fruitvale Elementary School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruitvale Elementary School 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 Fruitvale Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6521 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitvale Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitvale Elementary School is ranked #6521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fruitvale Elementary School often compared to?
Fruitvale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cawston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fruitvale Elementary School?
805 students attend Fruitvale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fruitvale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitvale Elementary School?
Fruitvale Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fruitvale Elementary School offer ?
Fruitvale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fruitvale Elementary School part of?
Fruitvale Elementary School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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