Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mission Valley 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Valley Elementary serves the north part of Tulare, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Valley Elementary School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
671 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Mission Valley 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 Valley Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#4452 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #4452 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Alpine Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary School?
671 students attend Mission Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mission Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Valley Elementary School?
Mission Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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-6
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 / No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School / District Office Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School / District Office Closed
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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