Mission Bell Elementary

Summary:

Mission Bell Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverside, California, serving 373 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Jurupa Unified School District, which is ranked 1304 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Mission Bell Elementary faces several challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.1% in 2017-2018 to 35.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby Troth Street Elementary (32.8%) and Glen Avon Elementary (29.7%). Academically, Mission Bell consistently performs below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 19.07% and 15.14% of students, respectively, meeting or exceeding proficiency in 2023-2024. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 88.2% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools.

While Mission Bell Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 22:1 compared to nearby schools, its academic performance continues to decline. The school has dropped from a statewide ranking of 2986 out of 5390 California elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 5328 out of 5862 in 2023-2024. This trend is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, who perform in the bottom 40% of California elementary schools. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges could be crucial in improving educational outcomes at Mission Bell Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4020 Conning St.
       Riverside, CA  92509-2599


(951) 360-2748

District: Jurupa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5328th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,957 Help


Students who attend Mission Bell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jurupa Middle
High:    Patriot High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.2% Help


 See top rated California elementary schools

 Compare Mission Bell Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Mission Bell Elementary ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Jurupa Unified School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.7. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a 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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), White (2.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mission Bell Elementary is 22, which is the 4th best among 16 elementary schools in the Jurupa Unified School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Mission Bell Elementary employs 16.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mission Bell Elementary is $10,957, which is the 2nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Jurupa Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mission Bell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Bell Elementary 5328th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mission Bell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Jurupa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Jurupa Unified 1304th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Mission Bell Elementary?

Rank History for Mission Bell Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.04 4014th 4809 16.5%
2005 22.60 3792nd 4822 21.4%
2006 28.25 3433rd 4818 28.7%
2007 37.03 3108th 5113 39.2%
2008 31.18 3503rd 5113 31.5%
2009 46.12 2703rd 5193 47.9%
2010 54.38 2301st 5314 56.7%
2011 52.74 2436th 5377 54.7%
2012 44.26 2986th 5390 44.6%
2013 35.47 3640th 5530 34.2%
2015 17.73 4865th 5611 13.3%
2016 27.33 3984th 5614 29.0%
2017 27.37 4058th 5692 28.7%
2018 20.43 4642nd 5662 18.0%
2019 25.95 4275th 5789 26.2%
2022 12.54 5565th 5883 5.4%
2023 12.48 5529th 5874 5.9%
2024 14.70 5328th 5862 9.1%
See the entire list of California Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 2457th 3246 24.3%
2019 40.13 1774th 3275 45.8%
2022 24.38 2984th 3311 9.9%
2023 23.97 2951st 3250 9.2%
2024 33.16 2318th 3160 26.6%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.58 2372nd 2420 2.0%
2024 21.18 2334th 2634 11.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.39 3671st 5084 27.8%
2019 33.43 3603rd 5173 30.3%
2022 16.02 4904th 5264 6.8%
2023 16.13 4965th 5374 7.6%
2024 19.37 4825th 5511 12.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.84 4384th 5413 19.0%
2019 25.64 4180th 5492 23.9%
2022 11.90 5431st 5635 3.6%
2023 15.00 5144th 5617 8.4%
2024 20.49 4660th 5605 16.9%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.38 2150th 2227 3.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 4424th 5431 18.5%
2019 28.12 3930th 5510 28.7%
2022 15.86 5134th 5663 9.3%
2023 12.31 5360th 5650 5.1%
2024 11.65 5388th 5636 4.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mission Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.83 3639th 4830 24.7%
2019 35.46 3281st 4963 33.9%
2022 16.42 4729th 5084 7.0%
2023 15.88 4739th 5098 7.0%
2024 19.32 4499th 5102 11.8%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Bell Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Mission Bell Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Mission Bell Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Mission Bell Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 531 11 7 187 1 n/a n/a 0 737
1989 552 14 8 215 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1990 552 12 5 271 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1991 560 24 15 319 5 n/a n/a 0 923
1992 479 15 9 319 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1993 291 12 8 237 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 263 11 7 225 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 233 18 6 303 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 233 18 6 303 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 212 18 4 332 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 196 20 6 347 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1999 187 23 6 370 0 n/a n/a 1 587
2000 178 22 4 420 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 145 26 5 453 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 113 21 8 494 4 n/a n/a 0 640
2003 113 21 8 494 4 n/a n/a 0 640
2004 83 24 8 506 9 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 69 28 9 489 6 n/a n/a 9 610
2006 59 15 8 526 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 43 7 8 523 5 n/a n/a 2 588
2008 33 8 5 502 6 n/a n/a 0 554
2009 31 10 1 519 3 1 9 0 574
2010 34 8 4 532 0 1 3 0 582
2011 35 7 1 524 0 1 3 0 571
2012 28 3 1 490 0 1 7 0 530
2013 20 0 1 454 0 0 5 0 480
2014 23 0 0 461 0 0 4 0 488
2015 20 2 0 433 1 0 3 0 459
2016 19 3 1 422 0 0 2 0 447
2017 11 3 1 414 1 0 2 0 432
2018 11 1 1 406 1 0 2 0 422
2019 9 1 0 368 0 0 2 0 380
2020 7 3 1 380 0 0 2 0 393
2021 7 5 1 363 0 0 2 0 378
2022 7 6 3 354 0 0 2 0 372
2023 9 4 3 351 0 0 6 0 373

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 Bell Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 737 28.0 26.3 n/a
1989 790 28.0 28.2 n/a
1990 840 31.5 26.6 n/a
1991 923 32.7 28.2 n/a
1992 824 33.2 24.8 39.2
1993 548 21.5 25.5 31.9
1994 507 19.5 26.0 38.1
1995 562 20.0 28.1 46.3
1996 562 20.0 28.1 46.3
1997 566 21.0 27.0 48.8
1998 569 25.0 22.8 53.4
1999 587 25.8 22.8 60.8
2000 626 28.0 22.4 61.8
2001 631 29.0 21.8 69.4
2002 640 30.0 21.3 76.4
2003 640 30.0 21.3 76.4
2004 630 28.0 22.5 81.9
2005 610 28.0 21.8 82
2006 611 29.0 21.1 80.7
2007 588 29.4 20.0 80.2
2008 554 29.5 18.8 91.9
2009 574 29.5 17.9 80.3
2010 582 27.0 21.5 86.3
2011 571 n/a n/a 84.2
2012 530 24.0 22.0 84.9
2013 480 21.0 22.8 85.8
2014 488 19.0 25.6 88.5
2015 459 18.0 25.5 88.9
2016 447 19.0 23.5 85.9
2017 432 18.0 24.0 89.6
2018 422 19.0 22.2 89.8
2019 380 17.0 22.3 90.5
2020 393 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 378 18.0 21.0 86.5
2022 372 16.6 22.3 80.9
2023 373 16.9 22.0 88.2

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 Bell Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 737 28.0 26.3 n/a
1989 790 28.0 28.2 n/a
1990 840 31.5 26.6 n/a
1991 923 32.7 28.2 n/a
1992 824 33.2 24.8 39.2
1993 548 21.5 25.5 31.9
1994 507 19.5 26.0 38.1
1995 562 20.0 28.1 46.3
1996 562 20.0 28.1 46.3
1997 566 21.0 27.0 48.8
1998 569 25.0 22.8 53.4
1999 587 25.8 22.8 60.8
2000 626 28.0 22.4 61.8
2001 631 29.0 21.8 69.4
2002 640 30.0 21.3 76.4
2003 640 30.0 21.3 76.4
2004 630 28.0 22.5 81.9
2005 610 28.0 21.8 82
2006 611 29.0 21.1 80.7
2007 588 29.4 20.0 80.2
2008 554 29.5 18.8 91.9
2009 574 29.5 17.9 80.3
2010 582 27.0 21.5 86.3
2011 571 n/a n/a 84.2
2012 530 24.0 22.0 84.9
2013 480 21.0 22.8 85.8
2014 488 19.0 25.6 88.5
2015 459 18.0 25.5 88.9
2016 447 19.0 23.5 85.9
2017 432 18.0 24.0 89.6
2018 422 19.0 22.2 89.8
2019 380 17.0 22.3 90.5
2020 393 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 378 18.0 21.0 86.5
2022 372 16.6 22.3 80.9
2023 373 16.9 22.0 88.2

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 Bell Elementary

Help
Compare
YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201495.0%3.0%3.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201591.0%2.0%0.0%8.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%92.0%
201692.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%93.0%99.0%99.0%92.0%99.0%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%≥98.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201995.0%0.0%5.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%95.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202095.1%0.0%0.0%95.1%96.7%
202189.3%0.0%0.0%92.9%94.6%92.9%96.4%
202293.8%0.0%0.0%93.8%93.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mission Bell Elementary

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mission Bell Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4275th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5529th of 5874 Elementary schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Bell Elementary)25.513.5
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jurupa Unified)33.125.8
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Bell Elementary)23.620.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jurupa Unified)35.227.5
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Bell Elementary)36.710
 26.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jurupa Unified)33.522.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Bell Elementary)34.78.5
 26.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jurupa Unified)29.418
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Bell Elementary)41.717
 24.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jurupa Unified)39.826.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Bell Elementary)21.78.5
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jurupa Unified)21.212.2
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mission Bell Elementary)16.78.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Jurupa Unified)18.414.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Bell Elementary)37.325.5
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jurupa Unified)4129
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mission Bell Elementary)30.816.1
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jurupa Unified)27.919.5
 8.3%
   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 Students380373
 1.8%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic368351
 4.6%
Pacific Islander00
White99
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%88.2%
 2.3%


Schools Near Mission Bell Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Bell Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Mission Bell Elementary.

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

Middle : Jurupa Middle
High : Patriot High

Mission Bell Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.1% of California elementary schools.

Students at Mission Bell Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


Rate Mission Bell Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mission Bell Elementary!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 118 milliseconds.