Mcnear Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 52% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcnear Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcnear Elementary School is 0.41, 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)51%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
18%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
75%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcnear Elementary School often compared to?
Mcnear Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcnear Elementary School?
342 students attend Mcnear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcnear Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnear Elementary School?
Mcnear Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mcnear Elementary School offer ?
Mcnear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcnear Elementary School part of?
Mcnear Elementary School is part of Petaluma City Elementary School District.
School Reviews
4 11/2/2020
I really like this school. We have a really strong PTA and it supports many amazing things at the school. I do wish it was a bit more diverse. But we have many strong programs to help non-english-speaking families.
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