Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mission Avenue Open Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #3466 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 77% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mission Avenue Open Elementary School is El Camino Fundamental High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Winston Churchill Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Winston Churchill Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmichael Winston Churchill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1001 students
0.7 miles
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)971-7324 0.7 6-8 1001 - Sacramento El Camino Fundamental High School Grades: 9-12 | 1494 students
0.8 miles
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)971-7430 0.8 9-12 1494 - Carmichael Atkinson Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 27 students
0.9 miles
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)977-3790 0.9 K-12 27 - Carmichael California Montessori Project-san Juan Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1305 students
0.9 miles
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)971-2432 0.9 K-8 1305 - Sacramento Del Paso Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 608 students
0.9 miles
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)575-2330 0.9 K-6 608
School Reviews
| 5 Did you know that Mission Avenue Open Elementary is an alternative school? Wait a minute, they are onto something.....something wonderful. While the school lives up to the state and district standards, they are onto something with Piaget’s developmental learning theory, Dewey’s constructivist learning theory, Montessori’s use of manipulative materials, and Kohl’s thematic, integrated curriculum. Wow, that sounds like a mouthful. Guess what? My child gets to experience this at school everyday.....and it is virtually seamless. What's not to love about this school? Not much. For a public school, it acts like a private school education that people normally pay for. Guess again? Your tax dollars go to this school and are well spent. How may public schools can say that in California? Let's hope that they are many. In the San Juan Unified School District in the Sacramento Area, you can find the investment the future, our future, well spent. Also, to add some additional information, Mission is definitely into the arts and music. It's a great place for all children to experience a creativity. - Posted by Parent - zelse |
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