Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mission Park Elementary School 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Park Elementary serves the southwest part of Salinas, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Park Elementary School's student population of 657 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Park Elementary School 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 Park Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#5645 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
White
13%
20%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Park Elementary School is ranked #5645 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Park Elementary School?
657 students attend Mission Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mission Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Park Elementary School?
Mission Park Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Park Elementary School offer ?
Mission Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mission Park Elementary School part of?
Mission Park Elementary School is part of Salinas City Elementary School District.
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