Mcpherson Elementary School
Tel:
(707)253-3488
- Mcpherson Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Mcpherson Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mcpherson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mcpherson Elementary School is 0.12, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8501 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Napa Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mcpherson Elementary School is Napa Valley Independent Studies (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Napa Valley Independent Studies (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Napa Valley Independent Studies (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Napa Napa Valley Independent Studies Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 156 students
0.4 miles
3310 Linda Vista Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707)259-8577 0.4 K-12 156 - Napa Napa High School Grades: 9-12 | 1847 students
0.5 miles
2475 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707)253-3711 0.5 9-12 1847 - Napa Horizons Alternative School
Grades: 8-10 | 13 students
0.6 miles
1600 Myrtle Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707)253-3791 0.6 8-10 13 - Napa Valley Oak High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 170 students
0.6 miles
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707)253-3791 0.6 10-12 170 - Napa New Technology High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 404 students
0.8 miles
920 Yount St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707)259-8557 0.8 9-12 404
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