San Miguel Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
San Miguel Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Miguel Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
399 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
San Miguel Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 San Miguel Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1798 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
30%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
56%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 San Miguel Elementary School's ranking?
San Miguel Elementary School is ranked #1798 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Miguel Elementary School often compared to?
San Miguel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary School?
399 students attend San Miguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of San Miguel Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Miguel Elementary School?
San Miguel Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Miguel Elementary School offer ?
San Miguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is San Miguel Elementary School part of?
San Miguel Elementary School is part of Mark West Union Elementary School District.
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