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#7557 of 9,539 schools in CA

Linda Verde Elementary

Elementary School · Lancaster Elementary · Lancaster, CA

A Lancaster Elementary elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

44924 North Fifth St. East, Lancaster, CA 93535

  • Math 15% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.6:1
District spending per student$17,710
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Linda Verde Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Linda Verde Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,788/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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

$65,989

Median home value

$336,200

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
EL Dorado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–50.6 mi742Compare →
Empowered Church International/ Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.7 mi25Compare →
Life Source International CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–81.2 mi210Compare →
DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.3 mi699Compare →

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.

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

Lancaster Elementary

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#5 of 22
District spending per student
$17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Linda Verde Elementary is listed in Lancaster Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linda Verde Elementary

Linda Verde Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, CA, part of Lancaster Elementary, serving approximately 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,557 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linda Verde Elementary

What grades does Linda Verde Elementary serve?

Linda Verde Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Linda Verde Elementary?

Linda Verde Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Verde Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Linda Verde Elementary is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linda Verde Elementary rank in CA?

Linda Verde Elementary ranks #7,557 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Linda Verde Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Linda Verde Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Linda Verde Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linda Verde Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Linda Verde Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Linda Verde Elementary a Title I school?

No, Linda Verde Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linda Verde Elementary?

86.8% of students at Linda Verde 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 – 8th
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 93535)
80,478
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
31.9
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 93535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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