Mission Valley Elementary

Summary:

Mission Valley Elementary is a public K-8 school in Tulare, California, serving a student population of 723. The school stands out among its peers in the Tulare City School District, which is ranked 1258 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Mission Valley Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 43.8% of Mission Valley students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy End of Course, compared to 30.81% for Tulare City and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics, 37.63% of Mission Valley students were proficient or better, compared to 19.44% for Tulare City and 35.54% for California. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.7% in 2017-2018 to 19.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average of 14.3%.

Compared to nearby schools in the Tulare City School District, Lincoln Elementary, Maple Elementary, and Pleasant Elementary, Mission Valley generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with relatively lower rankings for White students and English Language Learners.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
       Tulare, CA  93274-6268


(559) 685-7396

District: Tulare City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2496th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,594 Help


Students who attend Mission Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Live Oak Middle
High:    Tulare Union High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.1%
White:
25.9%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Compare Details Mission Valley Elementary ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Tulare City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mission Valley Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.4. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Mission Valley Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Tulare City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.1%), White (25.9%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mission Valley Elementary is 24.3. 10 elementary schools in the Tulare City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mission Valley Elementary is $10,594. 8 elementary schools in the Tulare City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mission Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Valley Elementary 2496th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mission Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tulare City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulare City 1258th 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 elementary school students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 68.51 1507th 5193 71.0%
2010 73.84 1289th 5314 75.7%
2011 71.64 1419th 5377 73.6%
2012 72.08 1411th 5390 73.8%
2013 65.00 1832nd 5530 66.9%
2015 59.55 1966th 5611 65.0%
2016 54.57 2264th 5614 59.7%
2017 58.14 2112th 5692 62.9%
2018 52.47 2416th 5662 57.3%
2019 54.52 2349th 5789 59.4%
2021 33.63 889th 1417 37.3%
2022 43.58 2875th 5883 51.1%
2023 43.42 2923rd 5874 50.2%
2024 51.13 2496th 5862 57.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.68 834th 3275 74.5%
2021 34.48 408th 602 32.2%
2022 45.43 1440th 3311 56.5%
2023 52.16 1088th 3250 66.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.18 2024th 5084 60.2%
2019 53.16 2192nd 5173 57.6%
2021 35.47 723rd 1110 34.9%
2022 49.08 2332nd 5264 55.7%
2023 43.72 2787th 5374 48.1%
2024 54.61 2076th 5511 62.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 2465th 5413 54.5%
2019 55.65 2195th 5492 60.0%
2021 33.87 793rd 1267 37.4%
2022 44.06 2753rd 5635 51.1%
2023 40.19 3008th 5617 46.4%
2024 53.17 2265th 5605 59.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.07 2282nd 5431 58.0%
2019 52.92 2320th 5510 57.9%
2021 34.68 761st 1272 40.2%
2022 42.93 2837th 5663 49.9%
2023 46.12 2681st 5650 52.5%
2024 47.58 2595th 5636 54.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.80 1685th 4830 65.1%
2019 57.27 1838th 4963 63.0%
2022 43.53 2627th 5084 48.3%
2023 42.72 2704th 5098 47.0%
2024 52.18 2112th 5102 58.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 1944th 2737 29.0%
2019 43.12 1757th 2834 38.0%
2022 35.14 1870th 2726 31.4%
2023 32.14 1929th 2662 27.5%
2024 46.63 1521st 2647 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mission Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.40 1275th 2802 54.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.28 925th 2458 62.4%
2023 46.01 1152nd 2549 54.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.81 949th 2509 62.2%
2023 36.98 1422nd 2547 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.60 1388th 2527 45.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mission Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.48 1408th 2359 40.3%
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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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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
2008 305 33 42 360 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2009 319 37 39 443 4 7 0 0 849
2010 316 37 44 475 3 6 10 0 891
2011 343 30 47 519 3 6 15 0 963
2012 339 28 53 537 4 6 16 0 983
2013 344 24 52 554 3 5 20 0 1002
2014 302 26 50 488 4 5 23 0 898
2015 284 19 38 468 3 3 23 0 838
2016 262 13 39 470 2 3 24 0 813
2017 244 13 33 449 2 3 22 0 766
2018 226 15 32 450 2 2 16 0 743
2019 206 14 35 434 2 2 16 0 709
2020 189 18 40 447 4 2 16 0 716
2021 170 20 37 418 4 1 16 0 666
2022 193 22 37 557 4 3 17 0 833
2023 187 18 38 456 3 3 18 0 723

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

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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
2008 742 35.4 21.0 42.6
2009 849 39.0 20.5 44.3
2010 891 40.0 22.2 49.5
2011 963 n/a n/a 49.9
2012 983 39.0 25.2 44.9
2013 1002 39.0 25.6 48.4
2014 898 36.5 24.6 48.9
2015 838 34.0 24.6 46.7
2016 813 33.0 24.6 50.6
2017 766 30.0 25.5 51.3
2018 743 29.0 25.6 52.8
2019 709 28.0 25.3 52.3
2020 716 n/a n/a 50.3
2021 666 26.7 24.9 54.2
2022 833 38.2 21.7 60.4
2023 723 29.7 24.3 61.1

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
2008 742 35.4 21.0 42.6
2009 849 39.0 20.5 44.3
2010 891 40.0 22.2 49.5
2011 963 n/a n/a 49.9
2012 983 39.0 25.2 44.9
2013 1002 39.0 25.6 48.4
2014 898 36.5 24.6 48.9
2015 838 34.0 24.6 46.7
2016 813 33.0 24.6 50.6
2017 766 30.0 25.5 51.3
2018 743 29.0 25.6 52.8
2019 709 28.0 25.3 52.3
2020 716 n/a n/a 50.3
2021 666 26.7 24.9 54.2
2022 833 38.2 21.7 60.4
2023 723 29.7 24.3 61.1

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
201298.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201398.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
201498.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201598.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
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%
201998.0%1.0%2.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202098.5%0.8%0.8%98.5%
202198.1%0.0%1.9%98.1%
202298.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%

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 $10,594

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mission Valley 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 2349th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2923rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)65.140
 25.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)37.130.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)58.145.6
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)34.431.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)44.138.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)31.325.4
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)4332.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)26.621.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)44.340
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)37.229.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)25.823.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)19.714.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mission Valley Elementary)26.824.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Tulare City)18.615.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Valley Elementary)62.643.7
 18.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)35.729
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mission Valley Elementary)42.631.7
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)20.219
 1.2%
   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 Students709723
 2%
African American1418
 28.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3538
 8.6%
Hispanic434456
 5.1%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White206187
 9.2%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%61.1%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Valley Elementary

Students at Mission Valley Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Mission Valley Elementary.

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

Middle : Live Oak Middle
High : Tulare Union High

Mission Valley Elementary ranks 2496th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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