Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John G. Mattos Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John G. Mattos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John G. Mattos Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John G. Mattos Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John G. Mattos Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#879 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
58%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John G. Mattos Elementary School's ranking?
John G. Mattos Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John G. Mattos Elementary School?
365 students attend John G. Mattos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John G. Mattos Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John G. Mattos Elementary School?
John G. Mattos Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John G. Mattos Elementary School offer ?
John G. Mattos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John G. Mattos Elementary School part of?
John G. Mattos Elementary School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John G. Mattos Elementary School located?
John G. Mattos Elementary School is located in the Centerville neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in Centerville.
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