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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2544 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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
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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)
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