Is Gabriela Mistral Elementary a good school?

Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks 1522 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gabriela Mistral Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Gabriela Mistral Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Gabriela Mistral Elementary?

Students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Summary:

Gabriela Mistral Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mountain View, California, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 347. It is part of the Mountain View Whisman School District, which is ranked 302 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gabriela Mistral Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of California elementary schools, with a current ranking of 1,522 out of 5,862 schools. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) is generally above the state average, but lags behind the district and some nearby schools, particularly in mathematics. The school's performance is strongest in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 55.26% of students proficient or better, compared to 47.04% statewide. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate is 48.37%, higher than the state average of 35.54% but lower than the district average of 58.08%. Gabriela Mistral Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic students (around 50%) and a relatively high proportion of English Language Learners (around 20%), as well as a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Stevenson Elementary and Almond Elementary, Gabriela Mistral Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with White students and male students performing relatively well, but Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and low socioeconomic status students struggling. Additionally, Gabriela Mistral Elementary has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.4% in 2018-2019 to 12.6% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040-2006

(650) 526-3575

District: Mountain View Whisman

SchoolDigger Rank:
1522^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.2%

White:

16.1%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.52. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.2%), White (16.1%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Elementary is 22.2. 5 elementary schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gabriela Mistral Elementary employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gabriela Mistral Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gabriela Mistral Elementary 1522^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Gabriela Mistral Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mountain View Whisman:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Whisman 302^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gabriela Mistral Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	89.01	697^th	5692	87.8%
2018	83.61	951^st	5662	83.2%
2019	85.37	890^th	5789	84.6%
2022	78.91	1235^th	5883	79.0%
2023	76.41	1307^th	5874	77.7%
2024	71.52	1522^nd	5862	74.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.31	534^th	3246	83.5%
2019	80.68	309^th	3275	90.6%
2022	58.04	840^th	3311	74.6%
2023	41.60	1703^rd	3250	47.6%
2024	43.26	1596^th	3160	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.40	2080^th	5084	59.1%
2019	56.84	1961^st	5173	62.1%
2022	59.03	1734^th	5264	67.1%
2023	46.09	2626^th	5374	51.1%
2024	40.81	3075^th	5511	44.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.70	732^nd	5413	86.5%
2019	87.81	670^th	5492	87.8%
2022	68.11	1599^th	5635	71.6%
2023	71.74	1427^th	5617	74.6%
2024	69.93	1496^th	5605	73.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	72.57	1378^th	5431	74.6%
2019	77.49	1196^th	5510	78.3%
2022	85.16	859^th	5663	84.8%
2023	77.44	1200^th	5650	78.8%
2024	68.74	1571^st	5636	72.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.91	777^th	4830	83.9%
2019	77.27	819^th	4963	83.5%
2022	71.73	1072^nd	5084	78.9%
2023	62.15	1548^th	5098	69.6%
2024	61.60	1590^th	5102	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	92.38	46^th	2737	98.3%
2019	93.83	16^th	2834	99.4%
2022	89.67	121^st	2726	95.6%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gabriela Mistral Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	102	4	16	236	0	1	30	389
2017	105	3	16	234	0	0	36	394
2018	95	4	17	230	1	0	42	389
2019	95	3	13	222	1	0	39	373
2020	92	1	17	232	0	0	36	378
2021	80	0	12	231	0	0	35	358
2022	62	0	11	239	0	0	36	348
2023	56	0	12	247	0	0	32	347

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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	389	15.0	25.9	43.7
2017	394	16.3	24.1	40.6
2018	389	16.0	24.3	42.4
2019	373	16.0	23.3	44.8
2020	378	n/a	n/a	42.1
2021	358	16.5	21.6	43.9
2022	348	15.5	22.3	41.7
2023	347	15.6	22.2	50.7

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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	389	15.0	25.9	43.7
2017	394	16.3	24.1	40.6
2018	389	16.0	24.3	42.4
2019	373	16.0	23.3	44.8
2020	378	n/a	n/a	42.1
2021	358	16.5	21.6	43.9
2022	348	15.5	22.3	41.7
2023	347	15.6	22.2	50.7

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.

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