Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Hills 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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Hills Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Hills 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 Lake Hills Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1503 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Hills Elementary School is ranked #1503 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lake Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomas Rivera Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary School?
637 students attend Lake Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lake Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lake Hills Elementary School offer ?
Lake Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Hills Elementary School part of?
Lake Hills Elementary School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
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