Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Ann Sanders 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
Educate Empower Encourage Excellence
School Rankings
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3136 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is ranked #3136 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School?
558 students attend Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School offer ?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School part of?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
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