Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mint Canyon Community Elementary School ranks in the top 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 equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Mint Canyon Community Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Mint Canyon Community Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mint Canyon Community Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
75%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Mint Canyon Community Elementary School is ranked #4192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mint Canyon Community Elementary School often compared to?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountainview 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 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mint Canyon Community Elementary School?
506 students attend Mint Canyon Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mint Canyon Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mint Canyon Community Elementary School?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mint Canyon Community Elementary School offer ?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mint Canyon Community Elementary School part of?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary School is part of Sulphur Springs Union School District.
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