Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mission Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Valley's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
61 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Valley 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 Valley is 0.53, 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
#6755 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. 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's ranking?
Mission Valley is ranked #6755 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Valley often compared to?
Mission Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like Los Berros Visual And Performing Arts Academy, Arthur Hapgood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Valley?
61 students attend Mission Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mission Valley students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Valley?
Mission Valley has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Valley offer ?
Mission Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mission Valley part of?
Mission Valley is part of Lompoc Unified School District.
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