Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mira Catalina Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mira Catalina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mira Catalina Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mira Catalina Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mira Catalina Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)80-84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mira Catalina Elementary School's ranking?
Mira Catalina Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mira Catalina Elementary School often compared to?
Mira Catalina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Spur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mira Catalina Elementary School?
370 students attend Mira Catalina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mira Catalina Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mira Catalina Elementary School?
Mira Catalina Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mira Catalina Elementary School offer ?
Mira Catalina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mira Catalina Elementary School part of?
Mira Catalina Elementary School is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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