Mildred Perkins Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mildred Perkins Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mildred Perkins Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mildred Perkins Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2619 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%

Hispanic
62%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
18%
21%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 is Mildred Perkins Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is ranked #2619 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary School?
370 students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mildred Perkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred Perkins Elementary School?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mildred Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred Perkins Elementary School part of?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.
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