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El Morro Elementary School vs. Roy O. Andersen Elementary School

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School Overview

School
El Morro Elementary School
8681 North Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

El Morro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Roy O. Andersen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Morro Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roy O. Andersen Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
419 students
324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Morro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Morro Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Morro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Morro Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#465 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#59 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Morro Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in CA)
85-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Morro Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Morro Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of El Morro Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
63
Grade 1 Students
46
49
Grade 2 Students
61
41
Grade 3 Students
74
41
Grade 4 Students
84
45
Grade 5 Students
83
44
Grade 6 Students
-
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
62%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Morro Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Morro Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Morro Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Morro Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laguna Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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