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#3918 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Las Positas Elementary
Elementary School · La Habra City Elementary · La Habra, CA
A La Habra City Elementary elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 307, La Habra, CA 90633
- Math 46% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Positas Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Las Positas Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,533/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Lomas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Olita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| EL Portal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| L'heritage FrancaisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Habra City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Las Positas Elementary is listed in La Habra City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Positas Elementary
Las Positas Elementary is a public elementary school in La Habra, CA, part of La Habra City Elementary, serving approximately 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,918 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Positas Elementary
What grades does Las Positas Elementary serve?
Las Positas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Las Positas Elementary?
Las Positas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Positas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Positas Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Positas Elementary rank in CA?
Las Positas Elementary ranks #3,918 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Las Positas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Positas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Las Positas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Positas Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Las Positas Elementary a charter school?
No, Las Positas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Positas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Las Positas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Positas Elementary?
77.5% of students at Las Positas 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (562) 690-2356
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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