Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mar Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mar Vista Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mar Vista Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mar Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Mar Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mar Vista Elementary School?
360 students attend Mar Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mar Vista Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mar Vista Elementary School?
Mar Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mar Vista Elementary School offer ?
Mar Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mar Vista Elementary School part of?
Mar Vista Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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