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#8360 of 9,539 schools in CA

Manzanita Elementary Charter

Elementary School · Rincon Valley Union Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA

A Rincon Valley Union Elementary charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1687 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95405

  • Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$18,851
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Manzanita Elementary Charter score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Manzanita Elementary Charter 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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

$117,931

Median home value

$749,700

Median rent

$2,315/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

60.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95405; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rincon Valley PartnershipEnrollment path unverified3.2K–60.5 mi108Compare →
Spring Lake CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–80.5 mi337Compare →
Village Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–60.6 mi395Compare →
Yulupa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7K–30.6 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$18,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Manzanita Elementary Charter is listed in Rincon Valley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manzanita Elementary Charter

Manzanita Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,360 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manzanita Elementary Charter

What grades does Manzanita Elementary Charter serve?

Manzanita Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Manzanita Elementary Charter?

Manzanita Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary Charter is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manzanita Elementary Charter rank in CA?

Manzanita Elementary Charter ranks #8,360 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Manzanita Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Manzanita Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Manzanita Elementary Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manzanita Elementary Charter has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Manzanita Elementary Charter a charter school?

Yes, Manzanita Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Manzanita Elementary Charter a Title I school?

No, Manzanita Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manzanita Elementary Charter?

55.9% of students at Manzanita Elementary Charter 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 – 6th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
Area population (ZIP 95405)
22,811
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
45.4
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 95405; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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