Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mission Valley 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Valley Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#4480 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
63%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Valley Elementary School is ranked #4480 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Alpine Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mission Valley Elementary School?
723 students attend Mission Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mission Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Valley Elementary School?
Mission Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mission Valley Elementary School offer ?
Mission Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mission Valley Elementary School part of?
Mission Valley Elementary School is part of Tulare City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (M.V. Public Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (M.V. Public Calendar)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (M.V. Public Calendar)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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