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Ralph A. Gates Elementary School in Alisoviejo, California

Ralph A. Gates Elementary School Detail

(949) 837-2260
23882 Landisview Ave.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Levels: K-6
District: Saddleback Valley Unified School District


Ralph A. Gates Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:19.1% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:18.41% (2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:1.76% (2009)
Hispanic:70.34% (2009)
Asian:2.11% (2009)
Pacific Islander:0.12% (2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.23% (2009)
Unspecified:5.04% (2009)
Filipino:1.99% (2009)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:51.84% (2008)

Ralph A. Gates Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Ralph A. Gates Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2010-05-13
“HORRIBLE PRINCIPAL...HORRIBLE. My daughter has been in this school for 6 years and the environment is a very punitive, disrespectful one where kids are not allowed to be kids. I am taking my daughter out of the IMMERSION Program and the school next year.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2010-03-29
“Great school with amazing teachers and the most involved parents I have ever met. Not to mention the amazing immersion program that has made my kids bilingual.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-04-03
“Ralph A. Gates Elementary School is a 5 star school. I live in Laguna Niguel and I travel 25 minutes just to get my kids to school. A total of 1 1/2 of driving a day and it is worth it! My children are in the Spanish Immersion Program and come from a family that does not speak Spanish. This program not only wonderful and amazing but it really does work! My children are now bilinguel and we are tickled pink! Last summer break, we traveled to La Paz in Baja California, Mexico, and my children were checking us in the hotel, talking to the taxi cab drivers, ordering our food in the resturants, asking for directions, speaking Spanish in stores and snorkling trips! My husband and I do not speak Spanish and we were not only relieved but surprised and proud of our children. Thank you Gates Elementary!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-09-28
“My sister attended Gates in the immersion program to then graduate from Mater Dei High School (one of the best private schools in the country). Gates has a great immersion program that teaches Spanish alongside their usual English. Its a public school yet is one of the most well known in the stateU.S. (California Distinguished) The immersion program, which has a waiting list that parents apply for up to a yr before the child even starts kindergarten (which is where they begin the lingual prog.) in order to even have a chance of getting in soon, guarantees the student's bilingual by 3rd grade!!!. My sister read her own book (1 Fish, 2Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish in Eng & Span!) before her kinderYear was 1/2over and is now fluent in Spanish, yet still has no problems with English and she's only turning six October this year08. I highly recommend!!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-01-06
“Gates Elementary School offers an exceptional program in Spanish Immersion. Our entire family reaps the benefits from the opportunities available in this program. We have developed life-long friendships and a tremendous network of support for our kids.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-05-29
“The Spanish Immersion Program offered at this school is the best in the county!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-15
“Absolutely love the immersion program!!! It's amazing how the kids just pick it up! I think it is the best marketable skill you could give your child....a second language!”
This review was posted by a parent.

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