Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School vs. Alta Murrieta Elementary School
Should you attend Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School or Alta Murrieta Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 828 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 849 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Murrieta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
828 students
849 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3223 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2169 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
171
173
Grade 1 Students
136
119
Grade 2 Students
108
116
Grade 3 Students
154
172
Grade 4 Students
115
135
Grade 5 Students
144
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
44%
49%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
27%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
20%