Is Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary a good school?

Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary ranks 1223 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,104 students attended Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary?

Students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% White.

Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Summary:

Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chula Vista, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 1,101 students. This school is part of the Chula Vista Elementary District, which is ranked 537 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of California elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the Chula Vista Elementary District and the state of California averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary had 63.58% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.46% for the district and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics, the school had 51.86% of students proficient or better, compared to 44.72% for the district and 35.54% for California. Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary also has particularly strong performance among African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 20% and top 50% of California elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups.

However, the school's performance for multi-racial students and students with disabilities is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of California elementary schools in these subgroups. Additionally, Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.2% in 2017-2018 to 25.7% in 2021-2022, before declining to 14.3% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may impact the school's academic performance if not addressed. Nearby schools like Chula Vista Hills Elementary, Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary, and Heritage Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 15-20% of California elementary schools.

Detail:

Public K-6

1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913

(619) 216-5599

District: Chula Vista Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1223^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.0

Number of students: 1,104

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.9%

Asian:

27.4%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.35. (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 Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Student population at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.9%), Asian (27.4%), two or more races (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary is 25, which is the highest among 41 elementary schools in the Chula Vista Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary 1223^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chula Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chula Vista Elementary 537^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.51	987^th	5789	83.0%
2022	82.14	1087^th	5883	81.5%
2023	78.68	1218^th	5874	79.3%
2024	78.35	1223^rd	5862	79.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	44.11	389^th	610	36.2%
2023	60.29	295^th	669	55.9%
2024	56.67	347^th	669	48.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	78.05	325^th	3311	90.2%
2023	69.41	508^th	3250	84.4%
2024	73.51	344^th	3160	89.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.28	936^th	2420	61.3%
2024	54.49	842^nd	2634	68.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.65	466^th	5173	91.0%
2022	85.01	540^th	5264	89.7%
2023	70.50	1198^th	5374	77.7%
2024	79.82	833^rd	5511	84.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	88.81	628^th	5492	88.6%
2022	84.82	878^th	5635	84.4%
2023	78.44	1156^th	5617	79.4%
2024	80.37	1082^nd	5605	80.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.13	649^th	2585	74.9%
2022	49.28	823^rd	2227	63.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	74.97	1300^th	5510	76.4%
2022	76.51	1264^th	5663	77.7%
2023	76.15	1255^th	5650	77.8%
2024	73.31	1348^th	5636	76.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	84.04	67^th	663	89.9%
2023	82.61	72^nd	662	89.1%
2024	91.58	22^nd	593	96.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.20	459^th	4963	90.8%
2022	87.64	452^nd	5084	91.1%
2023	79.79	743^rd	5098	85.4%
2024	74.85	949^th	5102	81.4%

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Rank History for White students at Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.19	575^th	2662	78.4%

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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 Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	51	52	147	215	1	6	65	537
2019	66	72	193	294	2	6	84	717
2020	66	95	240	315	3	5	95	819
2021	70	99	269	380	1	7	106	932
2022	71	99	309	389	0	9	118	995
2023	85	105	312	431	3	8	157	1101
2024	79	101	302	429	3	9	181	1104

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 Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	537	25.0	21.4	22.2
2019	717	32.0	22.4	23.7
2020	819	n/a	n/a	24.3
2021	932	39.0	23.8	20.4
2022	995	42.2	23.5	14.2
2023	1101	43.9	25.0	23.1
2024	1104	43.9	25.0	31.5

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 Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	537	25.0	21.4	22.2
2019	717	32.0	22.4	23.7
2020	819	n/a	n/a	24.3
2021	932	39.0	23.8	20.4
2022	995	42.2	23.5	14.2
2023	1101	43.9	25.0	23.1
2024	1104	43.9	25.0	31.5

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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