Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mineral King 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mineral King Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mineral King Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral King Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2304 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mineral King Elementary School's ranking?
Mineral King Elementary School is ranked #2304 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mineral King Elementary School?
593 students attend Mineral King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mineral King Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral King Elementary School?
Mineral King Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mineral King Elementary School offer ?
Mineral King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mineral King Elementary School part of?
Mineral King Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
Teachers and Admin are very knowledgeable and caring. Reading is important. Homework is about reading and math. As a parent, I do my part. It takes all of us to raise a child.
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