Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mission Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Elementary serves the west part of Redlands, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest boundary being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#4146 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-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 Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Elementary School is ranked #4146 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryn Mawr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Elementary School?
594 students attend Mission Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mission Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Elementary School?
Mission Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Elementary School offer ?
Mission Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mission Elementary School part of?
Mission Elementary School is part of Redlands Unified School District.
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