Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred Perkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mildred Perkins Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Mildred Perkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred Perkins Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5248 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Perkins Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is ranked #5248 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mildred Perkins Elementary School often compared to?
Mildred Perkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School, Hart-ransom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary School?
379 students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mildred Perkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mildred Perkins Elementary School?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mildred Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred Perkins Elementary School part of?
Mildred Perkins Elementary School is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.
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