Mission Valley Elementary School

1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mission Valley Elementary School serves 833 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Mission Valley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mission Valley Elementary School's student population of 833 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
833 students
This chart display total students of Mission Valley Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Mission Valley Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Mission Valley Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Mission Valley Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Mission Valley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mission Valley Elementary School is 0.50, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2544 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Mission Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mission Valley 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 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mission Valley 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mission Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
23%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mission Valley Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Mission Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mission Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Valley Elementary School is ranked #2544 out of 3,649 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary School?
833 students attend Mission Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mission Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Valley Elementary School?
Mission Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mission Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mission Valley Elementary School part of?
Mission Valley Elementary School is part of Tulare City School District.

School Calendar

View the Mission Valley Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (M.V. Public Calendar)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (M.V. Public Calendar)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (M.V. Public Calendar)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

Review Mission Valley Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
Learn about the influence of music on a child’s cognitive mathematical abilities.
August 04, 2023
Preparing for a Successful 'Back to School'
A one-stop guide for parents navigating the 'back to school' season, providing practical and effective strategies tailored to every grade level - from pre-K to high school.
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
July 25, 2023
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
Explore the often-overlooked tool in K-12 education - interim assessments. Understand what they are, their importance, and how they can enhance your child's learning experience. Dive into real-world case studies and find out how technology is changing the game. This informative, parent-friendly article aims to shed light on the value of these assessments in today's educational landscape.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links