Is Los Perales Elementary a good school?

Yes! Los Perales Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 158 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Los Perales Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Los Perales Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Los Perales Elementary?

Students at Los Perales Elementary are 45% White, 22% Asian, 20% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Los Perales Elementary attend?

Students who attend Los Perales Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

Los Perales Elementary

Summary:

Los Perales Elementary is a public K-5 school in Moraga, California, serving a student population of 375. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and performing significantly above state averages on standardized tests.

Los Perales Elementary's standout performance extends across different student subgroups, with female, white, and multi-racial students all ranking in the top tiers of their respective categories. The school also excels in supporting low-income students, ranking 52 out of 5,374 California elementary schools for this demographic. Additionally, Los Perales maintains impressively low chronic absenteeism rates, far below the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Camino Pablo Elementary and Donald L. Rheem Elementary, both part of the Moraga Elementary School District, Los Perales consistently outperforms on academic measures.

While Los Perales has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population, the school's ability to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds is noteworthy. When compared to top-performing schools in the neighboring Lafayette Elementary and Orinda Union school districts, such as Burton Valley Elementary and Glorietta Elementary, Los Perales performs on par or slightly below the best in the region, demonstrating its exceptional educational standards.

Detail:

Public K-5

22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556-1216

(925) 631-0105

District: Moraga Elementary

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,137

Students who attend Los Perales Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.4%

Asian:

22.4%

Two or more races:

20.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Los Perales Elementary ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Moraga Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.06. (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 Los Perales Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.4%), Asian (22.4%), two or more races (20.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Moraga Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Los Perales Elementary is 23.1. 1 elementary schools in the Moraga Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Los Perales Elementary employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Los Perales Elementary is $7,137. 1 elementary schools in the Moraga Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Los Perales Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Perales Elementary 158^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Los Perales Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Moraga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Moraga Elementary 32^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Los Perales Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	98.94	23^rd	4809	99.5%
2005	98.39	31^st	4822	99.4%
2006	98.67	17^th	4818	99.6%
2007	97.77	65^th	5113	98.7%
2008	97.72	42^nd	5113	99.2%
2009	96.99	53^rd	5193	99.0%
2010	95.45	112^th	5314	97.9%
2011	96.69	28^th	5377	99.5%
2012	94.68	111^th	5390	97.9%
2013	94.08	177^th	5530	96.8%
2015	98.93	22^nd	5611	99.6%
2016	97.77	81^st	5614	98.6%
2017	96.52	216^th	5692	96.2%
2018	92.10	510^th	5662	91.0%
2019	95.63	248^th	5789	95.7%
2022	97.99	100^th	5883	98.3%
2023	96.04	273^rd	5874	95.4%
2024	97.06	158^th	5862	97.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	86.99	28^th	610	95.4%
2023	85.43	49^th	669	92.7%
2024	78.46	131^st	669	80.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.73	52^nd	5374	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.96	515^th	5413	90.5%
2019	96.10	154^th	5492	97.2%
2022	97.69	81^st	5635	98.6%
2023	96.87	140^th	5617	97.5%
2024	98.03	48^th	5605	99.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.51	479^th	5431	91.2%
2019	93.02	368^th	5510	93.3%
2022	96.90	163^rd	5663	97.1%
2023	93.17	415^th	5650	92.7%
2024	94.25	336^th	5636	94.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.19	485^th	1149	57.8%
2022	70.64	373^rd	1154	67.7%
2023	71.75	360^th	1190	69.7%
2024	70.77	395^th	1203	67.2%

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Rank History for White students at Los Perales Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	72.12	750^th	2737	72.6%
2019	77.93	538^th	2834	81.0%
2022	85.88	237^th	2726	91.3%
2023	80.36	407^th	2662	84.7%
2024	89.77	96^th	2647	96.4%

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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 Los Perales Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	304	2	53	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	364
1999	314	1	66	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	389
2000	314	1	74	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	400
2001	326	2	66	13	3	n/a	n/a	2	412
2002	295	1	71	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2003	295	1	71	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2004	274	1	68	11	1	n/a	n/a	34	389
2005	255	1	63	7	1	n/a	n/a	33	360
2006	244	1	61	4	2	n/a	n/a	57	369
2007	237	1	55	3	1	n/a	n/a	46	343
2008	200	4	45	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	252
2009	200	4	58	4	1	0	67	0	334
2010	190	3	69	24	1	0	48	0	335
2011	201	6	63	25	1	0	52	0	348
2012	221	4	47	23	0	0	47	0	342
2013	237	5	53	25	0	0	46	0	366
2014	248	3	53	26	0	0	47	0	377
2015	238	3	52	23	0	0	46	0	362
2016	242	3	58	36	0	0	54	0	393
2017	258	4	48	31	0	0	57	0	398
2018	249	4	57	33	0	0	62	0	405
2019	239	4	70	35	0	0	69	0	417
2020	226	4	73	39	0	0	68	0	410
2021	196	5	69	39	1	0	60	0	370
2022	159	6	78	37	1	0	73	0	354
2023	166	6	83	38	1	1	79	1	375
2024	168	2	83	40	1	1	75	0	370

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 Los Perales Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	364	19.0	19.2	0
1999	389	20.0	19.5	0
2000	400	21.4	18.7	0.5
2001	412	20.0	20.6	0.5
2002	385	19.8	19.4	0
2003	385	19.8	19.4	0
2004	389	19.4	20.1	1.1
2005	360	18.3	19.7	0
2006	369	18.5	19.9	0
2007	343	17.0	20.2	0.3
2008	252	17.0	14.8	0
2009	334	17.4	17.2	0.6
2010	335	15.4	21.7	0.6
2011	348	n/a	n/a	0.9
2012	342	15.0	22.8	0
2013	366	15.5	23.6	0.8
2014	377	16.5	22.8	0.8
2015	362	18.0	20.1	1.9
2016	393	18.0	21.8	1.3
2017	398	18.0	22.1	1.3
2018	405	18.0	22.5	2.7
2019	417	18.0	23.1	1.9
2020	410	n/a	n/a	2.7
2021	370	17.0	21.7	2.4
2022	354	17.0	20.8	3.1
2023	375	17.0	22.0	3.7
2024	370	16.0	23.1	3.2

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 Los Perales Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	364	19.0	19.2	0
1999	389	20.0	19.5	0
2000	400	21.4	18.7	0.5
2001	412	20.0	20.6	0.5
2002	385	19.8	19.4	0
2003	385	19.8	19.4	0
2004	389	19.4	20.1	1.1
2005	360	18.3	19.7	0
2006	369	18.5	19.9	0
2007	343	17.0	20.2	0.3
2008	252	17.0	14.8	0
2009	334	17.4	17.2	0.6
2010	335	15.4	21.7	0.6
2011	348	n/a	n/a	0.9
2012	342	15.0	22.8	0
2013	366	15.5	23.6	0.8
2014	377	16.5	22.8	0.8
2015	362	18.0	20.1	1.9
2016	393	18.0	21.8	1.3
2017	398	18.0	22.1	1.3
2018	405	18.0	22.5	2.7
2019	417	18.0	23.1	1.9
2020	410	n/a	n/a	2.7
2021	370	17.0	21.7	2.4
2022	354	17.0	20.8	3.1
2023	375	17.0	22.0	3.7
2024	370	16.0	23.1	3.2

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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