Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mission Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Education Center's attendance zone covers the entire San Francisco school district, encompassing approximately 231.9 square miles, with typical drive times of 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 10.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 40.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mission Education Center's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mission Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Education Center is 0.43, which is less 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
#6190 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Education Center's ranking?
Mission Education Center is ranked #6190 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Education Center?
105 students attend Mission Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mission Education Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Education Center?
Mission Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Education Center offer ?
Mission Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mission Education Center part of?
Mission Education Center is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mission Education Center located?
Mission Education Center is located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Noe Valley.
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