Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mabel M. Paine Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel M. Paine Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
37%
12%

Hispanic
29%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
28%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel M. Paine Elementary School's ranking?
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mabel M. Paine Elementary School often compared to?
Mabel M. Paine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mabel M. Paine Elementary School?
424 students attend Mabel M. Paine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mabel M. Paine Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel M. Paine Elementary School?
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mabel M. Paine Elementary School offer ?
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mabel M. Paine Elementary School part of?
Mabel M. Paine Elementary School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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