Mildred Perkins Elementary School

3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred Perkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mildred Perkins Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Mildred Perkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred Perkins Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mildred Perkins Elementary School 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mildred Perkins Elementary School 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mildred Perkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mildred Perkins Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mildred Perkins Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Mildred Perkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mildred Perkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mildred Perkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mildred Perkins Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is ranked #5237 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mildred Perkins Elementary School often compared to?
Mildred Perkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hart-ransom Elementary School, Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary School?
405 students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mildred Perkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred Perkins Elementary School?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mildred Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred Perkins Elementary School part of?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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