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2670 Yajome Street, Napa, CA 94558-5039
Summary
McPherson Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 4th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 17.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 13.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 17.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 13.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,495/4,657 (3rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,418/4,657 (5th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 376 |
| Low-Income Students | 344 (91.5%) |
| English Learners | 207 (55.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math +2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 16.7% to 18.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,495 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 29.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.8% to 17.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,418 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 McPherson Elementary compare within the district?
McPherson Elementary is No. 14 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Napa Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does McPherson Elementary rank in California?
McPherson Elementary ranks No. 4,495 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,418 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at McPherson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 14 in both subjects among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 17.3% meet the reading standard and 13.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does McPherson Elementary compare with other schools in Napa?
McPherson Elementary is No. 11 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Napa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NapaHow does McPherson Elementary compare with other schools in Napa County?
McPherson Elementary is No. 14 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Napa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Napa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson ElementaryThis school | 13.6% | 17.5% |
| Alta Heights Elementary | 47.2% | 43.1% |
| Bel Aire Park Elementary | 40.6% | 28.0% |
