Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mission Education Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mission Education Center's student population of 141 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Education Center 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 Mission Education Center is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6202 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
88%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Education Center's ranking?
Mission Education Center is ranked #6202 out of 9,602 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Education Center?
141 students attend Mission Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mission Education Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Education Center?
Mission Education Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mission Education Center offer ?
Mission Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mission Education Center part of?
Mission Education Center is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mission Education Center located?
Mission Education Center is located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Noe Valley.
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