Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#5479 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is ranked #5479 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manlio Silva Elementary School, Victoriano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
639 students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School part of?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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