Mission Park Elementary School

403 W. Acacia St.
Salinas, CA 93901

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Mission Park Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Math Proficiency
: 34%
Reading Proficiency
: 50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mission Park Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

610 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Mission Park Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Mission Park Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mission Park Elementary School is 0.41, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

34%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mission Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

50%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mission Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mission Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

75%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mission Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

17%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mission Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Mission Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mission Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Salinas City Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Mission Park Elementary School?

610 students attend Mission Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Mission Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Park Elementary School?

Mission Park Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Math Proficiency
: 34%
Reading Proficiency
: 50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education