Mission Valley Elementary

Summary:

Mission Valley Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Fremont, California, serving 478 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fremont Unified School District, which is ranked 174 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mission Valley Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with students outperforming the district and state in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.83% of Mission Valley students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 73.55% for Fremont Unified and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics, 81.98% of Mission Valley students were proficient or better, compared to 68.53% for Fremont Unified and 35.54% for California. The school's female, male, and Asian students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 400 in the state, but the performance of special education, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students is more mixed.

Mission Valley Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools, including John Blacow Elementary, Steven Millard Elementary, and Brier Elementary, in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.9% to 7.9% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages. While Mission Valley Elementary excels in overall academic performance, there may be opportunities to further support the academic growth of certain student subgroups, such as special education and low socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 41700 Denise St.
       Fremont, CA  94539-4562


(510) 656-2000

District: Fremont Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,603 Help


Students who attend Mission Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    William Hopkins Middle
High:    Mission San Jose High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
82.4%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mission Valley Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (82.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary is 23.5, which is the 11th best among 27 elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mission Valley Elementary is $7,603. 14 elementary schools in the Fremont Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mission Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Valley Elementary 243rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mission Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fremont Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Unified 174th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mission Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.27 64th 4809 98.7%
2005 98.09 46th 4822 99.0%
2006 97.62 72nd 4818 98.5%
2007 96.79 116th 5113 97.7%
2008 96.72 91st 5113 98.2%
2009 97.28 39th 5193 99.2%
2010 96.49 51st 5314 99.0%
2011 96.90 23rd 5377 99.6%
2012 96.51 22nd 5390 99.6%
2013 96.55 34th 5530 99.4%
2015 98.67 38th 5611 99.3%
2016 98.05 56th 5614 99.0%
2017 97.43 142nd 5692 97.5%
2018 97.90 79th 5662 98.6%
2019 98.10 61st 5789 98.9%
2022 97.48 152nd 5883 97.4%
2023 96.03 274th 5874 95.3%
2024 96.29 243rd 5862 95.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.43 567th 2420 76.6%
2024 65.23 597th 2634 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.42 880th 5374 83.6%
2024 53.86 2126th 5511 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.92 39th 5413 99.3%
2019 97.78 47th 5492 99.1%
2022 97.26 123rd 5635 97.8%
2023 93.96 373rd 5617 93.4%
2024 95.01 287th 5605 94.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.75 1968th 2585 23.9%
2022 47.38 873rd 2227 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.47 153rd 5431 97.2%
2019 97.33 95th 5510 98.3%
2022 96.32 206th 5663 96.4%
2023 95.73 242nd 5650 95.7%
2024 95.78 213th 5636 96.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.67 88th 1071 91.8%
2019 82.65 71st 1149 93.8%
2022 77.83 205th 1154 82.2%
2023 76.04 253rd 1190 78.7%
2024 80.07 163rd 1203 86.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mission Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Open Quote From my kid's homework sent back, the first-grade teacher didn't even take a look or give some advice to her writing The current teacher gave my kid homework with something she really didn't even teach! They are just a bunch of score men, leave all the works for the parents to do. Many of my neighbors end up sent their kids out to other private schools because they said that they don't see their kids can do better in this school. They don't feel the teachers in this school want to make any difference...so sad!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mission Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 9 61 39 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1989 413 9 95 44 3 n/a n/a 0 564
1990 385 12 137 49 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1991 381 15 138 53 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 387 14 169 49 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 369 20 177 50 3 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 337 16 188 46 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 318 11 208 40 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 318 11 208 40 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 320 17 276 45 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 282 14 301 40 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1999 258 11 330 43 3 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 244 10 381 42 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 211 14 417 44 7 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 153 18 499 47 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 153 18 499 47 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 126 14 538 40 5 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 108 16 575 32 6 n/a n/a 31 768
2006 90 10 525 30 4 n/a n/a 128 787
2007 73 11 631 35 2 n/a n/a 13 765
2008 62 6 656 26 n/a n/a n/a 0 750
2009 64 12 624 23 1 1 18 0 743
2010 70 9 625 25 1 1 17 0 748
2011 63 9 597 24 6 0 24 0 723
2012 62 15 606 28 7 0 2 0 720
2013 50 11 580 24 1 0 21 0 687
2014 35 6 588 27 0 0 14 0 670
2015 41 3 568 21 0 0 12 0 645
2016 43 7 582 28 0 0 10 0 670
2017 30 5 596 35 1 1 9 0 677
2018 34 6 620 36 1 1 11 0 709
2019 37 5 564 30 2 2 15 0 655
2020 38 4 523 35 0 0 20 0 620
2021 27 8 477 25 0 0 22 0 559
2022 21 8 402 33 0 2 21 0 487
2023 21 7 394 28 1 1 26 0 478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mission Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 23.0 23.0 n/a
1989 564 25.0 22.5 n/a
1990 585 25.0 23.4 n/a
1991 588 25.0 23.5 n/a
1992 620 25.4 24.4 7.1
1993 619 24.9 24.9 10.3
1994 588 23.4 25.1 14.3
1995 578 22.0 26.3 14.5
1996 578 22.0 26.3 14.5
1997 659 27.0 24.4 11.2
1998 639 31.0 20.6 7.7
1999 645 30.0 21.5 8.2
2000 679 30.7 22.1 8.7
2001 693 33.0 21.0 6.8
2002 724 35.5 20.4 7.6
2003 724 35.5 20.4 7.6
2004 723 36.5 19.8 6.4
2005 768 35.8 21.5 6.5
2006 787 36.8 21.4 7.4
2007 765 36.8 20.8 6
2008 750 39.8 18.8 5.5
2009 743 37.8 18.2 6.1
2010 748 35.0 21.3 7
2011 723 n/a n/a 6.9
2012 720 31.1 23.1 n/a
2013 687 28.4 24.1 7.4
2014 670 24.5 27.3 4
2015 645 24.0 26.8 6.7
2016 670 27.0 24.8 7.8
2017 677 27.0 25.0 6.6
2018 709 30.0 23.6 9.3
2019 655 29.0 22.5 8.7
2020 620 n/a n/a 10.5
2021 559 24.0 23.2 10.9
2022 487 22.0 22.1 10.9
2023 478 20.3 23.5 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mission Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 23.0 23.0 n/a
1989 564 25.0 22.5 n/a
1990 585 25.0 23.4 n/a
1991 588 25.0 23.5 n/a
1992 620 25.4 24.4 7.1
1993 619 24.9 24.9 10.3
1994 588 23.4 25.1 14.3
1995 578 22.0 26.3 14.5
1996 578 22.0 26.3 14.5
1997 659 27.0 24.4 11.2
1998 639 31.0 20.6 7.7
1999 645 30.0 21.5 8.2
2000 679 30.7 22.1 8.7
2001 693 33.0 21.0 6.8
2002 724 35.5 20.4 7.6
2003 724 35.5 20.4 7.6
2004 723 36.5 19.8 6.4
2005 768 35.8 21.5 6.5
2006 787 36.8 21.4 7.4
2007 765 36.8 20.8 6
2008 750 39.8 18.8 5.5
2009 743 37.8 18.2 6.1
2010 748 35.0 21.3 7
2011 723 n/a n/a 6.9
2012 720 31.1 23.1 n/a
2013 687 28.4 24.1 7.4
2014 670 24.5 27.3 4
2015 645 24.0 26.8 6.7
2016 670 27.0 24.8 7.8
2017 677 27.0 25.0 6.6
2018 709 30.0 23.6 9.3
2019 655 29.0 22.5 8.7
2020 620 n/a n/a 10.5
2021 559 24.0 23.2 10.9
2022 487 22.0 22.1 10.9
2023 478 20.3 23.5 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mission Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201392.0%3.0%0.0%5.0%93.0%95.0%95.0%92.0%92.0%
201493.0%3.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%93.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mission Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,603

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mission Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)85.766.7
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)78.271.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)88.178.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)80.975.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)86.879.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)79.375.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)91.283.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)78.674.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)87.982.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)79.576
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)81.882.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)72.970
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mission Valley Elementary)74.872.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fremont Unified)63.365.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)91.471.4
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fremont Unified)78.675.1
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)89.371.4
 17.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Unified)73.267.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students655478
 27%
African American57
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian564394
 30.1%
Hispanic3028
 6.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White3721
 43.2%
Two or More Races1526
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%13.8%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley Elementary

Students who attend Mission Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Hopkins Middle
High : Mission San Jose High

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Mission Valley Elementary.

Students at Mission Valley Elementary are 82% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White, 1% African American.

Yes! Mission Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 243rd of 5862 California elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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