Mariposa Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(209) 742-0340
Mariposa Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Mariposa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mariposa Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mariposa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mariposa Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4742 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 66% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mariposa County Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Mariposa Elementary School is County Community (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mariposa County Community Alternative School Grades: K-12
0.2 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290 0.2 K-12 n/a - Mariposa Mariposa County High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 476 students10
0.2 miles
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260 0.2 9-12 476 - Mariposa Monarch Academy Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 49 students10
0.3 miles
5082 Old Highway N.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0231 0.3 K-12 49 - Mariposa Sierra Home Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 26 students10
0.3 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290 0.3 K-12 26 - Mariposa Spring Hill High (Continuation School) Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
0.9 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290 0.9 9-12 13
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