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#2513 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 26% in state

Mary Chapa Academy

Elementary School · Greenfield Union Elementary · Greenfield, CA

A Greenfield Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

490 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927

  • Math 20% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$17,839
Chronic Absenteeism7.4%

Students at Mary Chapa Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 22% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

83.5%

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 Mary Chapa Academy 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,460/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenfield), 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

$77,272

Median home value

$463,600

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

8.6%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arroyo Seco AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.6K–60.7 mi630Compare →
Cesar Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–60.8 mi653Compare →
Oak Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–60.8 mi686Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Greenfield Union Elementary

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mary Chapa Academy is listed in Greenfield Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mary Chapa Academy

Mary Chapa Academy is a public elementary school in Greenfield, CA, part of Greenfield Union Elementary, serving approximately 672 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,513 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mary Chapa Academy

What grades does Mary Chapa Academy serve?

Mary Chapa Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Mary Chapa Academy?

Mary Chapa Academy has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Chapa Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Chapa 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 Mary Chapa Academy rank in CA?

Mary Chapa Academy ranks #2,513 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mary Chapa Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary Chapa Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Chapa Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Chapa Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mary Chapa Academy a charter school?

No, Mary Chapa Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mary Chapa Academy a Title I school?

No, Mary Chapa Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Chapa Academy?

83.5% of students at Mary Chapa 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.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
672
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.4%
Area population (ZIP 93927)
21,131
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
27.9
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 93927; 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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