Luiseno

About Luiseno

The Luiseno are a Native American tribe located in Southern California. They are a part of the Cupeno Nation and are closely related to the Cupeño, Cahuilla, and Kumeyaay peoples. The Luiseno are known for their basket-weaving, pottery, and beadwork.
The Luiseno traditionally lived in villages along the coast of Southern California and in the inland valleys. These villages were made up of several families that were related by blood or marriage. The Luiseno were hunter-gatherers, relying on the natural resources of the region to sustain themselves. They also traded with other tribes and engaged in ceremonial activities.
The Luiseno have a rich cultural heritage, with many traditional stories and songs that have been passed down through the generations. They are also known for their traditional dances and ceremonies. The Luiseno are actively involved in preserving their culture and language, and are working to ensure that it is passed down to future generations.

Address:	13500 Mountain Rd. Corona, CA 92883
Phone:	(951) 253-7480
Site:	ls.leusd.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	860 students

Overview Luiseno

Luiseno serves 860 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Luiseno placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Luiseno

Luiseno is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Luiseno is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.