Somis Elementary School vs. La Mariposa
Should I attend Somis Elementary School or La Mariposa? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Somis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
La Mariposa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Mariposa ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
243 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1828 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#272 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
105
Grade 1 Students
28
82
Grade 2 Students
18
77
Grade 3 Students
26
96
Grade 4 Students
35
73
Grade 5 Students
31
72
Grade 6 Students
19
-
Grade 7 Students
23
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
18%
% Hispanic
72%
35%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
25%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
