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#4668 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 49% in state

La Rosa Elementary

Elementary School · Ceres Unified · Ceres, CA

A Ceres Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 307, Ceres, CA 95307

  • Math 46% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$18,065
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at La Rosa Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where La Rosa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,268/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ceres), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,101

Median home value

$402,300

Median rent

$1,455/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Samuel Vaughn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–60.6 mi582Compare →
Whitmore Charter School of Art & TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–80.7 mi434Compare →
Lucas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–61.0 mi658Compare →
Carroll Fowler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–61.2 mi527Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ceres Unified

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#7 of 23
District spending per student
$18,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

La Rosa Elementary is listed in Ceres Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About La Rosa Elementary

La Rosa Elementary is a public elementary school in Ceres, CA, part of Ceres Unified, serving approximately 557 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,668 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Rosa Elementary

What grades does La Rosa Elementary serve?

La Rosa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend La Rosa Elementary?

La Rosa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Rosa Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at La Rosa Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does La Rosa Elementary rank in CA?

La Rosa Elementary ranks #4,668 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is La Rosa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

La Rosa 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 La Rosa Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, La Rosa Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is La Rosa Elementary a charter school?

No, La Rosa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is La Rosa Elementary a Title I school?

No, La Rosa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Rosa Elementary?

79.5% of students at La Rosa 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Stanislaus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
Area population (ZIP 95307)
46,209
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
32.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95307; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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