Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary serves the southern part of San Bernardino, CA, within an attendance zone of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts 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 Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#5930 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School is ranked #5930 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School?
379 students attend Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School offer ?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School part of?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School located?
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School is located in the Delman neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA.
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