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Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary

Saddleback Valley Unified · Orange County · 23882 Landisview Avenue, Lake Forest, CA 92630-5152

(949) 837-2260

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5/10
#3188
Rank 3188 out of 5,722
English Language Arts4/10 · #3898 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3025 · 47th percentile
Science7/10 · #2226 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Nestled in the sunny suburbs of Lake Forest, Gates DLI Magnet draws families specifically seeking a dual language immersion experience — a program that sets it apart from the typical neighborhood elementary school. The science scores here shine brightest, which is a nice bonus for families who want a bilingual foundation alongside solid STEM exposure. Lake Forest itself is a comfortable, family-friendly corner of Orange County with good parks and a relatively relaxed pace compared to some of its more hectic neighbors, making it an appealing spot for families willing to commute a bit for the right language program.

Student Demographics

505 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
411 (81%)
White
67 (13%)
Multiple Races
13 (3%)
Other
14 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners253 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged338 (67%)
Students with Disabilities65 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

896
Enrollment
31.4
Teachers (FTE)
28.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
29.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #586 · 90th percentile

238 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found