Very Good
#3181 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Elementary School · Sulphur Springs Union · Canyon Country, CA
A Sulphur Springs Union elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16400 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country, CA 91351
- Math 39% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mint Canyon Community Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mint Canyon Community Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
$112,888
Median home value
$589,400
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetree Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Sulphur Springs Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Leona H. Cox Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 444 | 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.
Sulphur Springs Union
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mint Canyon Community Elementary is listed in Sulphur Springs Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Mint Canyon Community Elementary is a public elementary school in Canyon Country, CA, part of Sulphur Springs Union, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,181 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mint Canyon Community Elementary
What grades does Mint Canyon Community Elementary serve?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mint Canyon Community Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mint Canyon Community Elementary rank in CA?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary ranks #3,181 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mint Canyon Community Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mint Canyon Community Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mint Canyon Community Elementary a charter school?
No, Mint Canyon Community Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mint Canyon Community Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mint Canyon Community Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
81.8% of students at Mint Canyon Community 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (661) 252-2570
- Area population (ZIP 91351)
- 33,553
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 91351; 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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