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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Mountainview Elementary School

Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Mountainview 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.
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School Overview

School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
1540 Fifth St.
Glendale, CA 91201
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mountainview Elementary School
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Mountainview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 914 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountainview 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 57% (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 25:1 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
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
796 students
914 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson 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 Mountainview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountainview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson 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 Mountainview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saugus Union 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

#2527 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1719 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson 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 Mountainview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
57%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saugus Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saugus Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountainview Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
126
164
Grade 1 Students
121
124
Grade 2 Students
101
124
Grade 3 Students
116
126
Grade 4 Students
101
127
Grade 5 Students
115
117
Grade 6 Students
116
132

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
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% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saugus Union 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saugus Union 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
% Two or more races
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saugus Union 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
70%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saugus Union 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
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale 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 Mountainview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saugus Union 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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