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#7971 of 9,539 schools in CA

Macy Elementary

Elementary School · Lowell Joint · La Habra, CA

A Lowell Joint elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2301 West Russell St., La Habra, CA 90631

  • Math 48% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$14,481
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Macy Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

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 Macy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,533/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Habra), 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

$102,208

Median home value

$757,900

Median rent

$2,029/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jordan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–60.7 mi468Compare →
Primanti Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.8 mi50Compare →
Primanti Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.8 mi79Compare →
EL Portal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–60.9 mi509Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lowell Joint

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$14,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Macy Elementary is listed in Lowell Joint; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Macy Elementary

Macy Elementary is a public elementary school in La Habra, CA, part of Lowell Joint, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,971 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macy Elementary

What grades does Macy Elementary serve?

Macy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Macy Elementary?

Macy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Macy Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macy Elementary rank in CA?

Macy Elementary ranks #7,971 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Macy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Macy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Macy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macy Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Macy Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Macy Elementary a Title I school?

No, Macy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

46.3% of students at Macy 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
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
Area population (ZIP 90631)
68,615
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
39.2
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 90631; 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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