Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mariposa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mariposa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mariposa Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mariposa Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mariposa Elementary School?
615 students attend Mariposa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mariposa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariposa Elementary School?
Mariposa Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa Elementary School offer ?
Mariposa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mariposa Elementary School part of?
Mariposa Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - EARLY RELEASE (12:05pm)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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