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#8046 of 9,539 schools in CA

EL Mirage

Elementary School · Adelanto Elementary · Adelanto, CA

An Adelanto Elementary elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

19250 St. Anthony Ave., Adelanto, CA 92301

  • Math 9% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-38.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.9 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$18,289
Chronic Absenteeism58.2%

Students at EL Mirage score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 11% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where EL Mirage sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,573/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adelanto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,205

Median home value

$316,300

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

7.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Adelanto Elementary

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adelanto Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.4K–8Not available82Compare →
Eagle Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9K–5Not available519Compare →
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.3K–8Not available658Compare →
Gus Franklin Jr.Enrollment path unverified8.4K–5Not available549Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Adelanto Elementary

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#5 of 15
District spending per student
$18,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

EL Mirage is listed in Adelanto Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About EL Mirage

EL Mirage is a public elementary school in Adelanto, CA, part of Adelanto Elementary, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,046 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Mirage

What grades does EL Mirage serve?

EL Mirage serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend EL Mirage?

EL Mirage has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Mirage?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Mirage is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Mirage rank in CA?

EL Mirage ranks #8,046 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is EL Mirage's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Mirage has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at EL Mirage?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Mirage has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is EL Mirage a charter school?

No, EL Mirage is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is EL Mirage a Title I school?

No, EL Mirage is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Mirage?

81.1% of students at EL Mirage qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.2%
Area population (ZIP 92301)
38,651
Area average commute
46.1 min
Area median age
28.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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