Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maryland Avenue Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maryland Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maryland Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#3274 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Maryland Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3274 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maryland Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Maryland Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary School?
485 students attend Maryland Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Maryland Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryland Avenue Elementary School?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maryland Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maryland Avenue Elementary School part of?
Maryland Avenue Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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