Is Mildred Perkins Elementary a good school?

Mildred Perkins Elementary ranks 3708 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Mildred Perkins Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mildred Perkins Elementary?

Students at Mildred Perkins Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Mildred Perkins Elementary

Summary:

Mildred Perkins Elementary is a public elementary school in Modesto, California, serving 405 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Salida Union Elementary District, which is ranked 1016 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mildred Perkins Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 9.6% in 2018-2019 to 36.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the district average of 25.7%. The school's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 26.23% in ELA, 11.48% in Math, and just 6.56% in Science, compared to the district's 31.09%, 23.65%, and 18.26%, respectively, and the state's 47.37%, 35.02%, and 32.68%.

Mildred Perkins Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Salida Union Elementary District, such as Salida Elementary and Sisk Elementary, as well as the schools in the Stanislaus Union Elementary District, like Agnes M. Baptist Elementary and Hart-Ransom Elementary. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.32% to 77.3% over the past three years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356-0254

(209) 545-4415

District: Salida Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3708^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,296

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.2%

White:

15.8%

Asian:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mildred Perkins Elementary ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Salida Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.73. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.2%), White (15.8%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mildred Perkins Elementary is 21, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Salida Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Mildred Perkins Elementary employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mildred Perkins Elementary is $7,296, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Salida Union Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mildred Perkins Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mildred Perkins Elementary 3708^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mildred Perkins Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Salida Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salida Union Elementary 1016^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mildred Perkins Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	40.62	3158^th	5789	45.4%
2021	29.15	955^th	1417	32.6%
2022	35.18	3448^th	5883	41.4%
2023	36.77	3378^th	5874	42.5%
2024	32.73	3708^th	5862	36.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	63.57	736^th	3246	77.3%
2021	41.66	279^th	602	53.7%
2022	48.45	1288^th	3311	61.1%
2023	69.60	504^th	3250	84.5%
2024	49.22	1219^th	3160	61.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.14	2740^th	5084	46.1%
2019	38.59	3228^th	5173	37.6%
2021	46.24	542^nd	1110	51.2%
2022	40.98	2919^th	5264	44.5%
2023	48.31	2473^rd	5374	54.0%
2024	37.72	3312^th	5511	39.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.77	3852^nd	5413	28.8%
2019	42.98	2925^th	5492	46.7%
2021	29.76	857^th	1267	32.4%
2022	37.64	3147^th	5635	44.2%
2023	36.84	3233^rd	5617	42.4%
2024	34.06	3480^th	5605	37.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.63	1312^th	2585	49.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.54	2477^th	5431	54.4%
2019	38.43	3152^nd	5510	42.8%
2021	29.59	845^th	1272	33.6%
2022	34.65	3403^rd	5663	39.9%
2023	36.61	3293^rd	5650	41.7%
2024	31.51	3697^th	5636	34.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.47	2825^th	4830	41.5%
2019	42.93	2761^st	4963	44.4%
2022	47.43	2371^st	5084	53.4%
2023	41.99	2755^th	5098	46.0%
2024	37.45	3157^th	5102	38.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mildred Perkins Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.99	2297^th	2726	15.7%

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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 Mildred Perkins Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	93	22	23	143	0	4	21	306
2018	90	22	15	161	0	3	30	321
2019	83	20	15	188	0	5	21	332
2020	81	19	23	207	1	6	24	361
2021	69	20	31	215	2	7	22	366
2022	67	10	33	230	0	6	24	370
2023	64	10	38	248	3	6	36	405

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 Mildred Perkins Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	306	8.5	36.0	73.9
2018	321	14.4	22.2	75.1
2019	332	15.2	21.8	76.5
2020	361	n/a	n/a	76.5
2021	366	16.2	22.5	75.1
2022	370	17.5	21.1	77.3
2023	405	19.2	21.0	74.3

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 Mildred Perkins Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	306	8.5	36.0	73.9
2018	321	14.4	22.2	75.1
2019	332	15.2	21.8	76.5
2020	361	n/a	n/a	76.5
2021	366	16.2	22.5	75.1
2022	370	17.5	21.1	77.3
2023	405	19.2	21.0	74.3

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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