La Habra City Elementary School District
School District · La Habra, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#111 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,883
+$1,236 vs California median
District size
4,298 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
La Habra City Elementary ranks #111 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. La Habra City Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Las Positas Elementary (8.6/10), Ladera Palma Elementary (8.1/10), and Arbolita Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among La Habra City Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Habra City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Habra City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Positas Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Ladera Palma Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Arbolita Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Sierra Vista Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Walnut Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Las Lomas Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | EL Cerrito Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Imperial Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Habra City Elementary
La Habra City Elementary is a La Habra, California school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 4,298 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. District-level spending was $18,883 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, La Habra City Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Las Positas Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, La Habra City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 35.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in La Habra City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Habra City Elementary with test data.
Schools in La Habra City Elementary
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- La Habra
- Total Enrollment
- 4,298
- Teachers (FTE)
- 199
- District spending per student
- $18,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Habra City Elementary?
La Habra City Elementary has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Habra City Elementary?
The average composite rating for La Habra City Elementary is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in La Habra City Elementary?
La Habra City Elementary's district-level spending was $18,883 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Habra City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Habra City Elementary is 21.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Habra City Elementary?
Las Positas Elementary is the highest-rated school in La Habra City Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in La Habra City Elementary?
Across schools in La Habra City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Habra City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
La Habra City Elementary has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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