Cox (James H.) Elementary School vs. Melinda Heights Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Cox (James H.) Elementary School
17615 Los Jardines East
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Melinda Heights Elementary School
21001 Rancho Trabuco
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
Cox (James H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Melinda Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cox (James H.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 950 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Melinda Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
607 students
950 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1251 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
132
120
Grade 1 Students
91
107
Grade 2 Students
84
123
Grade 3 Students
96
156
Grade 4 Students
93
142
Grade 5 Students
111
141
Grade 6 Students
-
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
14%
% Hispanic
27%
24%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
21%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%