Mira Catalina Elementary School
Tel:
(310)377-6731
- Mira Catalina Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mira Catalina Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Mira Catalina Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mira Catalina Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mira Catalina Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mira Catalina Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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 School Rank (16-17) | #701 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mira Catalina Elementary School is Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Miraleste Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Palos Verdes Miraleste Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
0.8 miles
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)732-0900 0.8 6-8 917 - San Pedro Seventh Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.3 miles
1570 W. Seventh St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310)832-1538 1.3 K-5 429 - Rancho Palos Verdes Crestwood Street Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 403 students
1.4 miles
1946 W. Crestwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)832-8130 1.4 K-6 403 - San Pedro Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 186 students
1.4 miles
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310)548-1371 1.4 K-12 186 - San Pedro South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 477 students
1.5 miles
2060 W. 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310)832-6596 1.5 K-5 477
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