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Email BoardDr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
21501 Deputy Jake Way, Newhall, CA 91321-4687
Summary
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 49.4% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,868/4,657 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,580/4,657 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 414 |
| Low-Income Students | 356 (86.0%) |
| English Learners | 166 (40.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.2 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math -0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.0% to 55.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.6% to 56.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
41.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary compare within the district?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in Newhall with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary rank in California?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary ranks No. 1,868 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,580 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.5% meet the reading standard and 47.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary compare with other schools in Newhall?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Newhall with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NewhallHow does Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary is No. 113 in reading and No. 95 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. J. Michael McGrath ElementaryThis school | 49.4% | 49.8% |
| Newhall Elementary | 20.9% | 34.3% |
| Peachland Avenue Elementary | 60.8% | 62.3% |
