Mission Avenue Open Elementary School
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School's student population of 487 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 | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mission Avenue Open Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mission Avenue Open Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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 | #3344 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,042 student
0.7 miles
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324 0.7 6-8 1,042 - Sacramento El Camino Fundamental High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,346 student
0.8 miles
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430 0.8 9-12 1,346 - Carmichael Atkinson Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 37 students
0.9 miles
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790 0.9 K-12 37 - Carmichael California Montessori Project-san Juan Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1,318 student
0.9 miles
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432 0.9 K-8 1,318 - Sacramento Del Paso Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 621 students
0.9 miles
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330 0.9 K-6 621
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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