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6397 Hazel Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805-2099
Summary
Mira Vista Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 50th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 33.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 958/1,734 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 764/1,735 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 510 |
| Low-Income Students | 307 (60.2%) |
| English Learners | 107 (21.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 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 29.3% to 55.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 958 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.4% to 43.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Mira Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Mira Vista Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mira Vista Elementary rank in California?
Mira Vista Elementary ranks No. 958 of 1,734 in reading and No. 764 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 Mira Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 7 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.3% meet the reading standard and 19.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mira Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Richmond?
Mira Vista Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Richmond with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RichmondHow does Mira Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Mira Vista Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mira Vista ElementaryThis school | 33.1% | 40.7% |
| Peres Elementary | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| Richmond College Preparatory | 49.0% | 51.4% |
