Los Medanos Elementary School

610 Crowley Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Los Medanos Elementary School serves 632 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Los Medanos Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Los Medanos Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Medanos Elementary School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
67%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Los Medanos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Los Medanos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Los Medanos Elementary School often compared to?
Los Medanos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Medanos Elementary School?
632 students attend Los Medanos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Los Medanos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Medanos Elementary School?
Los Medanos Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Medanos Elementary School offer ?
Los Medanos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Los Medanos Elementary School part of?
Los Medanos Elementary School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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