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Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy

Elementary School · Vallejo City Unified

400 Rickover St., Vallejo, CA 94592

Enrollment

418

Student-Teacher

23.2:1

Score

3.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#8,968 of 9,539

In Vallejo

#17 of 24

public schools

In district

#12 of 19

Vallejo City Unified

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Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy

3.6/10

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About Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is a public elementary school in Vallejo, CA, part of Vallejo City Unified. Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy serves approximately 418 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,968 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 3.9
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy runs 23.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

57% of students at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-35.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,175
Chronic Absenteeism57.2%

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy — Students at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

82.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 20.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
36.8% (2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency 25.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
45.8% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
9.3%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
10.1%
ELA
19.8%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.

How Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy Compares

See how Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.6/10
6th percentile in CA
Academic
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
2.6/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
83%
Teaching Staff
23:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
57.2%

Location

400 Rickover St., Vallejo, CA 94592

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy (rated 6.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Richmond), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST BASIL'S (rated 6.4/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Vallejo, see our Vallejo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ST VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL Vallejo 1.0 mi 5.8
St. Vincent Ferrer School Vallejo 1.1 mi
Lincoln Elementary Vallejo 1.2 mi 2.6
Federal Terrace Elementary Vallejo 1.9 mi 4.0
MUSTARD SEED PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Vallejo 1.5 mi
Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy Richmond 2.1 mi 6.5
John Finney High (Continuation) Vallejo 2.0 mi 4.8
Vallejo Adult Transition Vallejo 2.0 mi
Vallejo High Vallejo 2.1 mi 5.1
SPECIAL TOUCH LEARNING & TRAINING ACADEMY #1 Vallejo 2.1 mi
Grace Patterson Elementary Vallejo 2.2 mi 5.3
Innovative Education Vallejo Learning Center Vallejo 2.2 mi
ST BASIL'S Vallejo 2.4 mi 6.4
A Space for Angie Vallejo Ca 2.3 mi
Highland Elementary Vallejo 2.6 mi 2.0
MIT Griffin Academy Middle Vallejo 2.9 mi 6.4
Griffin Academy High Vallejo 2.9 mi 5.5
Johnston Cooper Elementary Vallejo 2.8 mi 2.5
Life and Truth Academy Vallejo 2.9 mi
JIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Vallejo 2.7 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94592 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,625

Median Home Value

$681,300

Median Rent

$2,708/mo

Population

922

College Educated

49.2%

Homeownership

87.8%

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Age

42.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy

What grades does Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy serve?

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy rank in CA?

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy ranks #8,968 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy a charter school?

No, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy a Title I school?

No, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?

82.8% of students at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Free/Reduced Lunch
82.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Solano County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.2%

District

Vallejo City Unified
District Enrollment
9,856
Schools in District
20
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,175
District Rank
#12 of 19

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