Serving 1,019 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lisa J. Mails Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa J. Mails Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#2584 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisa J. Mails Elementary School's ranking?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School is ranked #2584 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lisa J. Mails Elementary School often compared to?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvest Hill S.t.e.a.m. Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lisa J. Mails Elementary School?
1,019 students attend Lisa J. Mails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lisa J. Mails Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisa J. Mails Elementary School?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lisa J. Mails Elementary School offer ?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lisa J. Mails Elementary School part of?
Lisa J. Mails Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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