Manzanita Elementary School
Manzanita Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Manzanita Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzanita Elementary School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Manzanita Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Manzanita Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#2370 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1

American Indian
2%
n/a

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
15%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
70%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Manzanita Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 17, 2022 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 17, 2022 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day of School (Early Release)
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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