Very Good
#1970 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Elementary School · Los Nietos · Santa Fe Springs, CA
A Los Nietos elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11233 East Charlesworth Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Math 45% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,115/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe Springs), 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
$87,830
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Birney Tech AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Aeolian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 306 | 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.
Los Nietos
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is listed in Los Nietos; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe Springs, CA, part of Los Nietos, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
What grades does Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary serve?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary rank in CA?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary ranks #1,970 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary a charter school?
No, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
68.8% of students at Rancho Santa Gertrudes 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (562) 692-0841
- Area population (ZIP 90670)
- 18,255
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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.
- 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 90670; 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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