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#5431 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mary Buren Elementary
Elementary School · Guadalupe Union Elementary · Guadalupe, CA
A Guadalupe Union Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 788, Guadalupe, CA 93434
- Math 15% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Buren Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Buren Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guadalupe), 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
$71,351
Median home value
$454,200
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Lange (dorothea) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 4.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Guadalupe Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Buren Elementary is listed in Guadalupe Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Buren Elementary
Mary Buren Elementary is a public elementary school in Guadalupe, CA, part of Guadalupe Union Elementary, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,431 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Buren Elementary
What grades does Mary Buren Elementary serve?
Mary Buren Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mary Buren Elementary?
Mary Buren Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Buren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Buren Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Buren Elementary rank in CA?
Mary Buren Elementary ranks #5,431 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mary Buren Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Buren Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Mary Buren Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Buren Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mary Buren Elementary a charter school?
No, Mary Buren Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Buren Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mary Buren Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Buren Elementary?
90.6% of students at Mary Buren Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (805) 343-2411
- Area population (ZIP 93434)
- 8,451
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
Official sources & links
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 93434; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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