Lake Don Pedro Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School's student population of 191 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
191 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Don Pedro Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2357 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
35%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
58%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Don Pedro Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School is ranked #2357 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lake Don Pedro Elementary School?
191 students attend Lake Don Pedro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lake Don Pedro Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Don Pedro Elementary School?
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lake Don Pedro Elementary School offer ?
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lake Don Pedro Elementary School part of?
Lake Don Pedro Elementary School is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
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