Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sonora Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonora Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sonora Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sonora Elementary School?
381 students attend Sonora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sonora Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonora Elementary School?
Sonora Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonora Elementary School offer ?
Sonora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sonora Elementary School part of?
Sonora Elementary School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonora Elementary School located?
Sonora Elementary School is located in the Mesa Del Mar neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mesa Del Mar.
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