Mariposa Middle School serves 240 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)56%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)66%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Mariposa Middle School?
240 students attend Mariposa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mariposa Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariposa Middle School?
Mariposa Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mariposa Middle School offer ?
Mariposa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mariposa Middle School part of?
Mariposa Middle School is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
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