Escalona Elementary School

Escalona Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
15135 Escalona Rd,  La Mirada, CA
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
3.8
420 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bonita Cadra-lytle
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
25.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
28.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
69%
White
14.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
3.0 parent
8/23/2025
My son hated his experience at this school. They don’t offer any fun experiences or activities the kids can do during recess. Instead, they monitor them and keep them from having any fun. Also, they split up his 5th grade class and brought in the worst teacher my son has ever had. All the parents co...
2.0 parent
7/11/2024
The office staff are extremely immature. Be prepared to have them criticize and mock you out of earshot to everyone in the office like you are in high school. They also are behind on when paperwork is supposed to be filed and will blame you for lateness but will not reach out unless you complain to...
5.0 parent
10/24/2022
Escalona has been great so far for my 6 year old daughter! Homework is reasonable! The teachers care a lot about the students and go above and beyond for unlike most schools! My daughter writing Ahmad definitely improved since coming here from a different school!
5.0 parent
11/13/2019
I have been pretty happy with Escalona. My daughter graduated last year and she had an amazing experience there. She is currently performing in her first play in middle school, and 4 of her past teachers are coming to see her in the play. Most don't even live in the area, so they are giving up their...

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Escalona Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in La Mirada, CA, in the La Mirada neighborhood, and is served by the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Escalona Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $932,463. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Mirada High School, Buena Park High School, Whitney High School, and more. Learn more about what La Mirada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Escalona Elementary School.

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