Mira Catalina Elementary School
Mira Catalina Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 8% 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mira Catalina Elementary School is 0.67, 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 Testing Rank | #816 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Palos Verdes Miraleste Intermediate Math: 66% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 917 students10
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 Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 429 students10
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 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 403 students10
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
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 186 students10
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
Math: 55% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 477 students10
1.5 miles
2060 W. 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596 1.5 K-5 477
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