Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Los Molinos Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Los Molinos Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 316.9 square miles in Los Molinos, CA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Los Molinos Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Los Molinos Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Molinos 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Molinos Elementary School's ranking?
Los Molinos Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Molinos Elementary School often compared to?
Los Molinos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive View Elementary School, Maywood Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Molinos Elementary School?
266 students attend Los Molinos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Los Molinos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Molinos Elementary School?
Los Molinos Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Molinos Elementary School offer ?
Los Molinos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Los Molinos Elementary School part of?
Los Molinos Elementary School is part of Los Molinos Unified School District.
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