Very Good
#2337 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Mendocino K-8
Elementary School · Mendocino Unified · Mendocino, CA
A Mendocino Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 226, Mendocino, CA 95460
- Math 37% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendocino K-8 score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mendocino K-8 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,478
Median home value
$666,200
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Albion ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–3 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
| Comptche ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–3 | Not available | 16 | 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.
Mendocino Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,262NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendocino K-8 is listed in Mendocino Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendocino K-8
Mendocino K-8 is a public elementary school in Mendocino, CA, part of Mendocino Unified, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,337 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendocino K-8
What grades does Mendocino K-8 serve?
Mendocino K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mendocino K-8?
Mendocino K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendocino K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendocino K-8 is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendocino K-8 rank in CA?
Mendocino K-8 ranks #2,337 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mendocino K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendocino K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mendocino K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendocino K-8 has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mendocino K-8 a charter school?
No, Mendocino K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendocino K-8 a Title I school?
No, Mendocino K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendocino K-8?
68.3% of students at Mendocino K-8 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (707) 937-0515
- Area population (ZIP 95460)
- 2,144
- Area median age
- 60.8
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 95460; 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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