Is S. A. Moffett Elementary a good school?

S. A. Moffett Elementary ranks 686 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend S. A. Moffett Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended S. A. Moffett Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of S. A. Moffett Elementary?

Students at S. A. Moffett Elementary are 61% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 10% Asian.

What schools do graduates of S. A. Moffett Elementary attend?

Students who attend S. A. Moffett Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Isaac L. Sowers Middle High : Edison High

S. A. Moffett Elementary

Summary:

S. A. Moffett Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, serving 434 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

S. A. Moffett Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with 70.51% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 72.77% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state averages. The school's performance on the California Science Test is also exceptional, with 55.56% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.68%. The school's Hispanic and multi-racial student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking among the top 5% and 20% of California elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, the school's special education and low socioeconomic status student subgroups also perform at a high level, ranking in the top 25% and 50% of California elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, S. A. Moffett Elementary outperforms most of its counterparts in academic achievement, including John H. Eader Elementary and Agnes L. Smith Elementary, which are also part of the Huntington Beach City Elementary District. However, the nearby Newland (William T.) Elementary, which is in the Fountain Valley Elementary District, has even higher academic achievement in several areas. Overall, S. A. Moffett Elementary's consistent high performance and commitment to equity make it a standout school in the Huntington Beach area and the state of California.

Detail:

Public K-5

8800 Burlcrest Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646-4620

(714) 963-8985

District: Huntington Beach City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
686^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,440

Students who attend S. A. Moffett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Isaac L. Sowers Middle
High:	Edison High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details S. A. Moffett Elementary ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Huntington Beach City Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at S. A. Moffett Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.1%), two or more races (14.1%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S. A. Moffett Elementary is 22.8, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Huntington Beach City Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare S. A. Moffett Elementary employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at S. A. Moffett Elementary is $6,440, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

S. A. Moffett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks S. A. Moffett Elementary 686^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See S. A. Moffett Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Huntington Beach City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntington Beach City Elementary 107^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for S. A. Moffett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	91.03	453^rd	4809	90.6%
2005	82.73	825^th	4822	82.9%
2006	90.27	465^th	4818	90.3%
2007	89.97	515^th	5113	89.9%
2008	88.64	560^th	5113	89.0%
2009	93.18	277^th	5193	94.7%
2010	93.91	204^th	5314	96.2%
2011	87.31	617^th	5377	88.5%
2012	90.57	394^th	5390	92.7%
2013	89.82	472^nd	5530	91.5%
2015	96.61	216^th	5611	96.2%
2016	97.49	107^th	5614	98.1%
2017	97.15	161^st	5692	97.2%
2018	92.83	457^th	5662	91.9%
2019	92.49	480^th	5789	91.7%
2022	93.03	511^th	5883	91.3%
2023	92.11	567^th	5874	90.3%
2024	90.28	686^th	5862	88.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.58	24^th	339	92.9%
2019	86.76	25^th	445	94.4%
2023	81.54	90^th	669	86.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.10	444^th	2420	81.7%
2024	94.99	111^th	2634	95.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.48	393^rd	5084	92.3%
2019	85.46	476^th	5173	90.8%
2023	81.10	734^th	5374	86.3%
2024	88.30	505^th	5511	90.8%

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Rank History for Female students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.95	287^th	5413	94.7%
2019	92.47	399^th	5492	92.7%
2022	94.58	328^th	5635	94.2%
2023	95.04	277^th	5617	95.1%
2024	92.36	475^th	5605	91.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.99	386^th	2585	85.1%
2022	58.12	631^st	2227	71.7%

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Rank History for Male students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.15	564^th	5431	89.6%
2019	90.53	544^th	5510	90.1%
2022	87.28	768^th	5663	86.4%
2023	82.23	1007^th	5650	82.2%
2024	85.76	834^th	5636	85.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.64	626^th	1190	47.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.50	116^th	4830	97.6%
2019	95.03	137^th	4963	97.2%
2022	96.54	137^th	5084	97.3%
2023	95.24	161^st	5098	96.8%
2024	93.28	233^rd	5102	95.4%

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Rank History for White students at S. A. Moffett Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	73.46	701^st	2737	74.4%
2019	70.69	794^th	2834	72.0%
2022	71.66	745^th	2726	72.7%
2023	70.63	783^rd	2662	70.6%
2024	72.72	717^th	2647	72.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for S. A. Moffett Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	548	6	47	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	657
1989	552	7	38	62	5	n/a	n/a	0	664
1990	548	5	30	60	4	n/a	n/a	0	647
1991	566	7	29	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	657
1992	589	10	41	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	696
1993	570	11	45	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	682
1994	542	6	40	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
1995	542	7	39	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1996	542	7	39	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1997	581	7	40	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
1998	448	3	40	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	518
1999	450	7	40	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2000	456	10	43	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2001	437	10	35	29	0	n/a	n/a	1	512
2002	419	7	44	32	4	n/a	n/a	2	508
2003	419	7	44	32	4	n/a	n/a	2	508
2004	368	7	31	29	2	n/a	n/a	37	474
2005	354	5	21	22	1	n/a	n/a	53	456
2006	407	5	23	29	3	n/a	n/a	55	522
2007	399	4	32	30	4	n/a	n/a	47	516
2008	408	3	26	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	468
2009	388	3	31	20	2	1	75	0	520
2010	386	1	26	66	5	2	33	0	519
2011	377	0	20	69	2	2	42	0	512
2012	392	0	35	70	3	2	48	0	550
2013	365	0	41	75	4	1	53	0	539
2014	391	0	45	83	2	1	75	0	597
2015	377	0	39	89	2	0	66	0	573
2016	377	0	44	80	1	1	56	0	559
2017	359	1	47	80	0	2	66	0	555
2018	353	1	50	85	0	2	72	0	563
2019	374	2	44	94	0	2	76	0	592
2020	360	3	52	87	0	2	71	0	575
2021	306	2	47	87	0	2	69	0	513
2022	269	1	48	67	0	0	67	0	452
2023	263	1	47	61	0	0	62	0	434
2024	251	2	43	57	0	0	58	0	411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at S. A. Moffett Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	657	25.0	26.2	n/a
1989	664	25.0	26.5	n/a
1990	647	25.0	25.8	n/a
1991	657	25.0	26.2	n/a
1992	696	25.4	27.4	1.7
1993	682	24.0	28.4	8.5
1994	635	23.0	27.6	10.1
1995	635	24.0	26.5	9
1996	635	24.0	26.5	9
1997	658	27.0	24.4	7.4
1998	518	25.0	20.7	7.7
1999	524	28.0	18.7	8.6
2000	539	27.0	20.0	6.7
2001	512	26.0	19.7	5.3
2002	508	25.0	20.3	10.3
2003	508	25.0	20.3	10.3
2004	474	21.0	22.6	9.2
2005	456	19.5	23.4	7.4
2006	522	23.0	22.7	6.4
2007	516	22.0	23.5	4.7
2008	468	24.0	19.5	5.6
2009	520	22.0	20.3	6.5
2010	519	19.0	27.3	6.9
2011	512	n/a	n/a	9.4
2012	550	19.0	28.9	n/a
2013	539	20.0	26.9	13.5
2014	597	22.0	27.1	11.1
2015	573	21.0	27.2	12.6
2016	559	19.0	29.4	10.9
2017	555	19.0	29.2	9.4
2018	563	20.0	28.1	11.5
2019	592	21.0	28.1	14.5
2020	575	n/a	n/a	13.7
2021	513	19.6	26.0	11.1
2022	452	22.0	20.5	12.8
2023	434	19.0	22.8	23
2024	411	17.9	22.8	23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio S. A. Moffett Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	657	25.0	26.2	n/a
1989	664	25.0	26.5	n/a
1990	647	25.0	25.8	n/a
1991	657	25.0	26.2	n/a
1992	696	25.4	27.4	1.7
1993	682	24.0	28.4	8.5
1994	635	23.0	27.6	10.1
1995	635	24.0	26.5	9
1996	635	24.0	26.5	9
1997	658	27.0	24.4	7.4
1998	518	25.0	20.7	7.7
1999	524	28.0	18.7	8.6
2000	539	27.0	20.0	6.7
2001	512	26.0	19.7	5.3
2002	508	25.0	20.3	10.3
2003	508	25.0	20.3	10.3
2004	474	21.0	22.6	9.2
2005	456	19.5	23.4	7.4
2006	522	23.0	22.7	6.4
2007	516	22.0	23.5	4.7
2008	468	24.0	19.5	5.6
2009	520	22.0	20.3	6.5
2010	519	19.0	27.3	6.9
2011	512	n/a	n/a	9.4
2012	550	19.0	28.9	n/a
2013	539	20.0	26.9	13.5
2014	597	22.0	27.1	11.1
2015	573	21.0	27.2	12.6
2016	559	19.0	29.4	10.9
2017	555	19.0	29.2	9.4
2018	563	20.0	28.1	11.5
2019	592	21.0	28.1	14.5
2020	575	n/a	n/a	13.7
2021	513	19.6	26.0	11.1
2022	452	22.0	20.5	12.8
2023	434	19.0	22.8	23
2024	411	17.9	22.8	23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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