Below Average
#7527 of 9,539 schools in CA
Margaret Heath Elementary
Elementary School · Baldwin Park Unified · Baldwin Park, CA
A Baldwin Park Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
14321 School St., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Heath Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Margaret Heath Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baldwin Park), 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
$79,473
Median home value
$589,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest R. Geddes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Walnut ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Charles Bursch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 264 | 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.
Baldwin Park Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 17
- District spending per student
- $19,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret Heath Elementary is listed in Baldwin Park Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Heath Elementary
Margaret Heath Elementary is a public elementary school in Baldwin Park, CA, part of Baldwin Park Unified, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,527 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Heath Elementary
What grades does Margaret Heath Elementary serve?
Margaret Heath Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Margaret Heath Elementary?
Margaret Heath Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Heath Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Heath Elementary is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret Heath Elementary rank in CA?
Margaret Heath Elementary ranks #7,527 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Margaret Heath Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret Heath 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 Margaret Heath Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Heath Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Margaret Heath Elementary a charter school?
No, Margaret Heath Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret Heath Elementary a Title I school?
No, Margaret Heath Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret Heath Elementary?
93.1% of students at Margaret Heath 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
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (626) 338-4013
- Area population (ZIP 91706)
- 71,620
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 91706; 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
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