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1603 South Marguerita Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803-3199
Summary
Marguerita Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
50.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 44.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 602/1,734 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 412/1,735 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 445 |
| Low-Income Students | 259 (58.2%) |
| English Learners | 143 (32.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.4 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.6% to 68.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.8% to 54.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Marguerita Elementary compare within the district?
Marguerita Elementary is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in Alhambra Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marguerita Elementary rank in California?
Marguerita Elementary ranks No. 602 of 1,734 in reading and No. 412 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Marguerita Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 12 in math among 13 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.2% meet the reading standard and 34.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marguerita Elementary compare with other schools in Alhambra?
Marguerita Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–8 schools in Alhambra with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlhambraHow does Marguerita Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Marguerita Elementary is No. 55 in reading and No. 44 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Marguerita ElementaryThis school | 44.8% | 50.2% |
| Emery Park Elementary | 48.0% | 56.6% |
| Fremont Elementary | 54.0% | 61.5% |
