Serving 980 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School's student population of 980 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4471 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School is ranked #4471 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School?
980 students attend Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School offer ?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School part of?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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