Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest, CA · Saddleback Valley Unified · Magnet · Grades K-6
3,213th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary 3,213th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 512 students tested
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 908 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.2% | 80.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 13.6% | 12.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 3.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Typical home value $1.20M in zip 92630 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Olivewood ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 0.6 mi away4,246th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23% - 10Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback ValleyOrange County Department of Education · 0.9 mi away · charter306th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 79% - 9Del Cerro ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.1 mi away1,087th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 8Santiago STEAM Magnet ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.2 mi away1,643rd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 48% - 6Lomarena ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.5 mi away2,313th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 8La Madera ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.6 mi away1,229th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 8Montevideo ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.8 mi away1,376th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 62% - 9Valencia ElementarySaddleback Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away702nd of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary in?
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified district in Lake Forest, California.
Is Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary 3,213th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
Hispanic 81%, White 12%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (908 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92630 is $1.20M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.