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Sierra Vista Elementary School vs. Mattie Lou Maxwell

Should you attend Sierra Vista Elementary School or Mattie Lou Maxwell? 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.
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School Overview

School
Sierra Vista Elementary School
1800 East Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mattie Lou Maxwell
2613 West Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mattie Lou Maxwell 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
454 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sierra Vista 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sierra Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mattie Lou Maxwell.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sierra Vista 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Magnolia Elementary 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

#3932 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#4942 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sierra Vista 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in CA)
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sierra Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mattie Lou Maxwell by grade.
Kindergarten Students
70
131
Grade 1 Students
55
76
Grade 2 Students
42
70
Grade 3 Students
58
71
Grade 4 Students
78
78
Grade 5 Students
69
74
Grade 6 Students
82
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Magnolia Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Magnolia Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
83%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Magnolia Elementary 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Magnolia Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Magnolia Elementary 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Magnolia Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Magnolia Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sierra Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Magnolia Elementary 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
60%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Magnolia Elementary 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
15%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Habra City Elementary 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 Mattie Lou Maxwell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Magnolia Elementary 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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