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#4626 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Juarez (benito) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
11939 Aclare St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,626 of 9,539
In Cerritos
#17 of 17
public schools
In district
#29 of 30
ABC Unified
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Juarez (benito) Elementary
Elementary School in Cerritos · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Juarez (benito) Elementary
Juarez (benito) Elementary is a public elementary school in Cerritos, CA, part of ABC Unified. Juarez (benito) Elementary serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Juarez (benito) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,626 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Juarez (benito) Elementary show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Juarez (benito) Elementary — Students at Juarez (benito) Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How Juarez (benito) Elementary Compares
See how Juarez (benito) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
11939 Aclare St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juarez (benito) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Carver (Charles J.) Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ABC Virtual Academy (rated 8.8/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Virtual Academy Cerritos | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Tracy (Wilbur) High (Continuation) Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| ABC Secondary (Alternative) Cerritos | 0.5 mi | — |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Niemes (John H.) Elementary Artesia | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Artesia | 0.8 mi | — |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary Artesia | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Artesia | 0.9 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| FECC CHILDREN ACADEMY Cerritos | 0.9 mi | — |
| Cerritos High Cerritos | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Bragg Elementary Cerritos | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,300
Median Home Value
$906,500
Median Rent
$2,910/mo
Population
48,607
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
47.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juarez (benito) Elementary
What grades does Juarez (benito) Elementary serve?
Juarez (benito) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Juarez (benito) Elementary?
Juarez (benito) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juarez (benito) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Juarez (benito) Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juarez (benito) Elementary rank in CA?
Juarez (benito) Elementary ranks #4,626 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Juarez (benito) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Juarez (benito) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Juarez (benito) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juarez (benito) Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Juarez (benito) Elementary a charter school?
No, Juarez (benito) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juarez (benito) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Juarez (benito) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juarez (benito) Elementary?
67.3% of students at Juarez (benito) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7870
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #29 of 30
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