Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mission Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mission Elementary School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mission Elementary School is 0.41, 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)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Elementary School?
131 students attend Mission Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mission Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Elementary School?
Mission Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Elementary School offer ?
Mission Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mission Elementary School part of?
Mission Elementary School is part of Mission Union Elementary School District.
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