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#6769 of 9,539 schools in CA
Yosemite National Park EL Portal
Elementary School · Mariposa County Unified · EL Portal, CA
A Mariposa County Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 190, EL Portal, CA 95318
- Math 44% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yosemite National Park EL Portal score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yosemite National Park EL Portal 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,600/100K
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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
$54,430
Median home value
$298,100
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
69%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Mariposa County Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | Not available | 47 | Compare → |
| Lake Don Pedro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | Not available | 178 | Compare → |
| Mariposa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | Not available | 383 | Compare → |
| Sierra HomeEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 49 | 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.
Mariposa County Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yosemite National Park EL Portal is listed in Mariposa County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yosemite National Park EL Portal
Yosemite National Park EL Portal is a public elementary school in EL Portal, CA, part of Mariposa County Unified, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,769 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yosemite National Park EL Portal
What grades does Yosemite National Park EL Portal serve?
Yosemite National Park EL Portal serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yosemite National Park EL Portal?
Yosemite National Park EL Portal has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yosemite National Park EL Portal?
The student-teacher ratio at Yosemite National Park EL Portal is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yosemite National Park EL Portal rank in CA?
Yosemite National Park EL Portal ranks #6,769 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yosemite National Park EL Portal's MySchoolScout rating?
Yosemite National Park EL Portal has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Yosemite National Park EL Portal?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yosemite National Park EL Portal has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yosemite National Park EL Portal a charter school?
No, Yosemite National Park EL Portal is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yosemite National Park EL Portal a Title I school?
No, Yosemite National Park EL Portal is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yosemite National Park EL Portal?
79.2% of students at Yosemite National Park EL Portal 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
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mariposa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (209) 379-2382
- Area population (ZIP 95318)
- 572
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 95318; 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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