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#7978 of 9,539 schools in CA

Serrano Elementary

Elementary School · Moreno Valley Unified · Moreno Valley, CA

A Moreno Valley Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

24100 Delphinium Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553

  • Math 17% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$18,501
Chronic Absenteeism44%

Students at Serrano Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,940/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moreno Valley), 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

$71,344

Median home value

$413,000

Median rent

$1,892/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

50.3%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92553; 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
Moreno Valley Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.6K–120.5 mi689Compare →
Chaparral Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.7 mi584Compare →
Armada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–51.1 mi703Compare →
Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.1 mi664Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Moreno Valley Unified

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#30 of 38
District spending per student
$18,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Serrano Elementary is listed in Moreno Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Serrano Elementary

Serrano Elementary is a public elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA, part of Moreno Valley Unified, serving approximately 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,978 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Serrano Elementary

What grades does Serrano Elementary serve?

Serrano Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Serrano Elementary?

Serrano Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Serrano Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Serrano Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Serrano Elementary rank in CA?

Serrano Elementary ranks #7,978 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Serrano Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Serrano 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 Serrano Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Serrano Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Serrano Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Serrano Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

94.8% of students at Serrano 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
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.0%
Area population (ZIP 92553)
73,189
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
31
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 92553; 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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