Yosemite National Park El Portal

9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318

Rating

Top 50%

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Yosemite National Park El Portal serves 72 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Yosemite National Park El Portal placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 72 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yosemite National Park El Portal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Yosemite National Park El Portal's student population of 72 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

72 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Yosemite National Park El Portal is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Yosemite National Park El Portal is 0.56, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3066 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

30-39%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yosemite National Park El Portal and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

30-39%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yosemite National Park El Portal and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

56%

Black

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White

36%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Yosemite National Park El Portal and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mariposa County Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yosemite National Park El Portal's ranking?

Yosemite National Park El Portal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% 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 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Yosemite National Park El Portal?

72 students attend Yosemite National Park El Portal.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Yosemite National Park El Portal students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite National Park El Portal?

Yosemite National Park El Portal has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Yosemite National Park El Portal offer ?

Yosemite National Park El Portal offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Yosemite National Park El Portal part of?

Yosemite National Park El Portal is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 72 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education