Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mariposa Avenue Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School 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 Mariposa Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#7265 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariposa Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7265 out of 9,523 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mariposa Avenue Elementary School?
311 students attend Mariposa Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mariposa Avenue Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariposa Avenue Elementary School?
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mariposa Avenue Elementary School part of?
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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