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5044 Jones Street, Mariposa, CA 95338-5002
Summary
Mariposa Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 24th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 19.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,412/1,734 (19th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,225/1,735 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 386 |
| Low-Income Students | 294 (76.2%) |
| English Learners | 24 (6.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.0 points from last year and fell 12.0 points over the full period. Math fell 12.9 points from last year and fell 15.8 points over the full period.
•Math -15.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.0% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,412 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 32% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.9% to 34.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,225 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.4-point math income gap is about the same as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mariposa Elementary compare within the district?
Mariposa Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Mariposa County Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mariposa Elementary rank in California?
Mariposa Elementary ranks No. 1,412 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,225 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mariposa Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 5 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 21.5% meet the reading standard and 15.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mariposa Elementary compare with other schools in Mariposa?
Mariposa Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Mariposa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MariposaHow does Mariposa Elementary compare with other schools in Mariposa County?
Mariposa Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Mariposa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Mariposa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa ElementaryThis school | 19.8% | 26.1% |
| Woodland Elementary | 16.9% | 22.9% |
| Greeley Hill Elementary | 5.0% | 10.0% |
