Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret Heath Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Heath Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Margaret Heath Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret Heath 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 Margaret Heath Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#5622 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
96%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Heath Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Heath Elementary School is ranked #5622 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Heath Elementary School?
289 students attend Margaret Heath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Margaret Heath Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Heath Elementary School?
Margaret Heath Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Margaret Heath Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Heath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret Heath Elementary School part of?
Margaret Heath Elementary School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.
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