Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mendocino K-8 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendocino K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendocino K-8's student population of 228 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
228 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Mendocino K-8 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 Mendocino K-8 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2028 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/9000/9464/mendocino-k-8-chart-birlnAD.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/9000/9464/mendocino-k-8-chart-jpt0oj.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/9000/9464/mendocino-k-8-chart-Ko9htO.png)
Black
n/a
5%
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White
76%
21%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Mendocino K-8 and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/9000/9464/mendocino-k-8-chart-bvnOOzm.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendocino K-8's ranking?
Mendocino K-8 is ranked #2028 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mendocino K-8?
228 students attend Mendocino K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mendocino K-8 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendocino K-8?
Mendocino K-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mendocino K-8 offer ?
Mendocino K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mendocino K-8 part of?
Mendocino K-8 is part of Mendocino Unified School District.
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