Mains Elementary School
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Calexico, CA 92231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(760)768-3900
- Mains Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Mains 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
Top Placements
Mains Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mains Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mains Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mains Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | 78% | 32% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 37% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calexico Unified School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mains Elementary School is Aurora High (Continuation School) (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William Moreno Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blanche Charles Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Calexico William Moreno Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 781 students
0.3 miles
1202 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3960 0.3 7-8 781 - Calexico Blanche Charles Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 515 students
0.5 miles
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3910 0.5 K-6 515 - Calexico Rockwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 670 students
0.8 miles
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3832 0.8 K-6 670 - Calexico Aurora High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 171 students
0.9 miles
641 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3940 0.9 9-12 171 - Calexico Kennedy Gardens Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 587 students
1.2 miles
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760)768-3842 1.2 K-6 587
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