Mission Union Elementary School District

36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960-9656
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in Mission Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Mission Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
127 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mission Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #707 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#709 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
25-29%
33%
50-54%
47%
20-29%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
74%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
22%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,268
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,220
$18,396

Best Mission Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36825 Foothill Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-3524
Grades: K-8
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mission Union Elementary School District?
Mission Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the rank of Mission Union Elementary School District?
Mission Union Elementary School District is ranked #707 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mission Union Elementary School District?
74% of Mission Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mission Union Elementary School District?
Mission Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mission Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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