Macy Elementary

Summary:

Macy Elementary is a public elementary school located in La Habra, CA, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 418. It is part of the Lowell Joint School District, which is ranked 374 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Macy Elementary consistently outperforms the Lowell Joint School District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's Hispanic students and special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 869 to 1,477 and top 222 out of over 5,000 California elementary schools, respectively. However, Macy Elementary's White students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively lower compared to their peers. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism and an increase in free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a focus on addressing barriers to attendance and providing necessary support for economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, Macy Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. Other schools within the Lowell Joint School District, such as Olita Elementary and Meadow Green Elementary, have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Compared to schools in the La Habra City Elementary and East Whittier City Elementary districts, Macy Elementary maintains a strong overall performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2301 West Russell St.
       La Habra, CA  90631-2473


(562) 902-4231

District: Lowell Joint

SchoolDigger Rank:
1617th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,585 Help


Students who attend Macy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
High:    La Habra High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.0%
White:
25.8%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Macy Elementary ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lowell Joint School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.33. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Macy Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lowell Joint School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62%), White (25.8%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lowell Joint School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Macy Elementary is 21.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Lowell Joint School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Macy Elementary is $6,585. 2 elementary schools in the Lowell Joint School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Macy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Macy Elementary 1617th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Macy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lowell Joint:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Joint 374th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Macy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.24 735th 4809 84.7%
2005 86.20 675th 4822 86.0%
2006 85.99 689th 4818 85.7%
2007 88.46 594th 5113 88.4%
2008 82.76 848th 5113 83.4%
2009 81.85 900th 5193 82.7%
2010 84.76 746th 5314 86.0%
2011 84.87 733rd 5377 86.4%
2012 84.87 736th 5390 86.3%
2013 81.38 986th 5530 82.2%
2015 76.26 1267th 5611 77.4%
2016 78.44 1181st 5614 79.0%
2017 72.19 1463rd 5692 74.3%
2018 60.50 2013th 5662 64.4%
2019 56.44 2234th 5789 61.4%
2021 58.62 532nd 1417 62.5%
2022 61.82 1951st 5883 66.8%
2023 51.88 2442nd 5874 58.4%
2024 69.33 1617th 5862 72.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.78 222nd 2634 91.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 3549th 5084 30.2%
2019 49.34 2449th 5173 52.7%
2021 61.36 346th 1110 68.8%
2022 58.65 1758th 5264 66.6%
2023 51.15 2290th 5374 57.4%
2024 53.61 2148th 5511 61.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.73 1674th 5413 69.1%
2019 55.94 2184th 5492 60.2%
2021 58.26 470th 1267 62.9%
2022 58.79 1991st 5635 64.7%
2023 49.33 2446th 5617 56.5%
2024 67.59 1584th 5605 71.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.98 900th 2128 57.7%
2019 26.64 1976th 2585 23.6%
2021 57.32 88th 293 70.0%
2022 63.40 528th 2227 76.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.54 2307th 5431 57.5%
2019 55.46 2171st 5510 60.6%
2021 56.84 484th 1272 61.9%
2022 63.52 1803rd 5663 68.2%
2023 52.99 2286th 5650 59.5%
2024 68.33 1587th 5636 71.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.01 1095th 4830 77.3%
2019 65.78 1372nd 4963 72.4%
2022 74.50 960th 5084 81.1%
2023 63.36 1477th 5098 71.0%
2024 76.60 869th 5102 83.0%
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Rank History for White students at Macy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.39 1780th 2737 35.0%
2019 31.46 2110th 2834 25.5%
2022 40.91 1710th 2726 37.3%
2023 33.05 1908th 2662 28.3%
2024 43.20 1614th 2647 39.0%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Open Quote I have been a Macy parent since 2001. With my last currently in the 5th grade. My two older children use to be in private school before Macy. I really was hesitant to make the switch but was not disappointed. The teachers really care about there students. PTA and parent involvement is awesome. We love our Macy family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Macy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 1 12 94 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1989 473 3 14 106 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1990 496 4 15 104 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1991 477 8 14 125 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1992 504 7 23 120 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 510 6 23 127 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 532 9 28 108 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1995 572 9 24 137 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1996 572 9 24 137 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1997 377 1 15 104 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 353 6 14 111 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 346 6 15 126 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 338 4 15 130 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 336 4 20 148 1 n/a n/a 2 511
2002 284 21 24 159 1 n/a n/a 1 490
2003 284 21 24 159 1 n/a n/a 1 490
2004 285 1 19 161 3 n/a n/a 29 498
2005 256 2 17 157 3 n/a n/a 37 472
2006 219 2 16 167 3 n/a n/a 39 446
2007 206 1 15 176 2 n/a n/a 39 439
2008 205 4 17 195 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 203 2 15 203 1 0 63 0 487
2010 203 4 17 276 0 0 24 0 524
2011 214 5 23 295 1 0 21 0 559
2012 200 7 20 316 0 2 18 0 563
2013 201 5 18 347 1 2 19 0 593
2014 193 4 20 346 1 3 13 0 580
2015 195 7 22 322 0 3 12 0 561
2016 174 5 21 316 0 3 11 0 530
2017 172 6 24 311 0 2 11 0 526
2018 164 5 17 303 0 1 13 0 503
2019 170 6 26 302 0 2 13 0 519
2020 154 4 25 274 0 2 11 0 470
2021 129 2 28 275 0 1 22 0 457
2022 124 2 25 262 0 2 22 0 437
2023 108 2 21 259 0 0 28 0 418

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 Macy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 23.0 25.3 n/a
1989 596 23.0 25.9 n/a
1990 619 24.0 25.7 n/a
1991 625 24.0 26.0 n/a
1992 654 24.4 26.8 3.4
1993 666 24.0 27.8 3.5
1994 677 25.0 27.1 2.8
1995 742 29.0 25.6 7.3
1996 742 29.0 25.6 7.3
1997 497 21.0 23.7 4.6
1998 484 21.0 23.0 5.8
1999 493 22.0 22.4 9.1
2000 487 23.0 21.2 10.3
2001 511 23.0 22.2 6.3
2002 490 22.0 22.3 6.3
2003 490 22.0 22.3 6.3
2004 498 21.0 23.7 8.1
2005 472 19.0 24.8 7.1
2006 446 20.0 22.3 13.5
2007 439 18.0 24.4 9.3
2008 423 21.0 20.1 14.9
2009 487 21.0 22.1 17.2
2010 524 22.0 23.8 16
2011 559 n/a n/a 16.5
2012 563 21.0 26.8 n/a
2013 593 23.0 25.7 20.2
2014 580 22.0 26.3 18.3
2015 561 22.0 25.5 21.2
2016 530 20.0 26.5 26.6
2017 526 20.0 26.3 24
2018 503 19.0 26.4 29
2019 519 20.0 25.9 28.1
2020 470 n/a n/a 24.5
2021 457 19.0 24.0 26
2022 437 19.1 22.8 43.7
2023 418 19.2 21.7 45

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 Macy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 23.0 25.3 n/a
1989 596 23.0 25.9 n/a
1990 619 24.0 25.7 n/a
1991 625 24.0 26.0 n/a
1992 654 24.4 26.8 3.4
1993 666 24.0 27.8 3.5
1994 677 25.0 27.1 2.8
1995 742 29.0 25.6 7.3
1996 742 29.0 25.6 7.3
1997 497 21.0 23.7 4.6
1998 484 21.0 23.0 5.8
1999 493 22.0 22.4 9.1
2000 487 23.0 21.2 10.3
2001 511 23.0 22.2 6.3
2002 490 22.0 22.3 6.3
2003 490 22.0 22.3 6.3
2004 498 21.0 23.7 8.1
2005 472 19.0 24.8 7.1
2006 446 20.0 22.3 13.5
2007 439 18.0 24.4 9.3
2008 423 21.0 20.1 14.9
2009 487 21.0 22.1 17.2
2010 524 22.0 23.8 16
2011 559 n/a n/a 16.5
2012 563 21.0 26.8 n/a
2013 593 23.0 25.7 20.2
2014 580 22.0 26.3 18.3
2015 561 22.0 25.5 21.2
2016 530 20.0 26.5 26.6
2017 526 20.0 26.3 24
2018 503 19.0 26.4 29
2019 519 20.0 25.9 28.1
2020 470 n/a n/a 24.5
2021 457 19.0 24.0 26
2022 437 19.1 22.8 43.7
2023 418 19.2 21.7 45

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Macy Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201396.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%
201494.0%5.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%
201593.0%6.0%0.0%1.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%93.0%94.0%
201694.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201794.0%1.0%1.0%3.0%96.0%94.0%≥98.0%96.0%97.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201993.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%93.0%≥98.0%94.0%95.0%
202093.9%1.5%3.1%96.9%96.9%96.9%93.9%96.9%
202196.5%0.0%0.0%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%
202296.1%0.0%0.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Macy Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,585

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Macy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2234th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2442nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Macy Elementary)54.952.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)61.158.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Macy Elementary)51.255
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)56.456.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Macy Elementary)5039.4
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)62.146.4
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Macy Elementary)47.233.8
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)55.544.5
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Macy Elementary)57.943.4
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)64.559
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Macy Elementary)35.534
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)53.240.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Macy Elementary)34.234
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Lowell Joint)39.939.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Macy Elementary)53.238.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Joint)61.757.3
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Macy Elementary)35.437.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Joint)52.648.3
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students519418
 19.5%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian2621
 19.2%
Hispanic302259
 14.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White170108
 36.5%
Two or More Races1328
 115.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%45%
 16.8%


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Students who attend Macy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
High : La Habra High

Students at Macy Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 26% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Macy Elementary ranks 1617th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Macy Elementary.


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