Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School vs. Alta Murrieta Elementary School
Should you attend Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School or Alta Murrieta Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 857 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel N. Buchanan 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 881 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
857 students
881 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3401 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2127 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
165
159
Grade 1 Students
150
167
Grade 2 Students
122
142
Grade 3 Students
150
136
Grade 4 Students
138
139
Grade 5 Students
132
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
44%
47%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
29%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
