Mission Elementary School
Mission Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Mission 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 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mission Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mission Elementary School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 131 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Rankings
Mission Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mission Elementary School is 0.35, 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 | #4232 out of 9659 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 17% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mission Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mission Elementary School is Soledad High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Main Street Middle School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Frank Ledesma Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Soledad Soledad Transition Center Special Education School Grades: AE
3.4 miles
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373 3.4 AE n/a - Soledad Main Street Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 778 students10
3.5 miles
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460 3.5 7-8 778 - Soledad Frank Ledesma Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 557 students10
3.6 miles
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320 3.6 K-6 557 - Soledad Gabilan Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 452 students10
3.7 miles
330 N. Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440 3.7 K-6 452 - Soledad Soledad High School Math: 9% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,437 student10
3.7 miles
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400 3.7 9-12 1,437
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