Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E. Silveira Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 54% 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: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E. Silveira Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1560 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E. Silveira Elementary School's ranking?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School is ranked #1560 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary E. Silveira Elementary School often compared to?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucas Valley Elementary School, Vallecito Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary E. Silveira Elementary School?
437 students attend Mary E. Silveira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mary E. Silveira Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E. Silveira Elementary School?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary E. Silveira Elementary School offer ?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary E. Silveira Elementary School part of?
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School is part of Miller Creek Elementary School District.
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