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If you had an hour of school board time for Mint Canyon Community Elementary, what would you bring up?
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Enrollment
472
Elementary
DISTRICT 573 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION·NCES 063822006447
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
16400 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country, CA 91351 · (661) 252-2570 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL472 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 63% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
374 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 62 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 67 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 71 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 85 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 52 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (77) is 48% larger than its 6th grade class (52).
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
45.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +3.7pp since 2014
Math
35.9%
CA avg 37.7% . +0.9pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.1% | 29.6% | 22.5% | 31.8% |
| Math | 16.7% | 19.3% | 25.6% | 38.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.7% | 35.9% |
| 2023-24 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| 2022-23 | 44.7% | 36.4% |
| 2021-22 | 44.1% | 33.2% |
| 2018-19 | 56.4% | 49.0% |
| 2017-18 | 58.7% | 46.9% |
| 2016-17 | 50.6% | 41.7% |
| 2015-16 | 44.0% | 35.0% |
| 2014-15 | 42.0% | 35.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
33.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Mint Canyon Community Elementary's state test result (41.3% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Canyon Community Elementary this school | 472 | 79.2% | 41.3% |
| Cinnamon Elementary Lemoore | 454 | 80.6% | 40.9% |
| Palm Avenue Elementary San Bernardino | 479 | 77.9% | 46.4% |
| Indian Hills Elementary Jurupa Valley | 457 | 76.4% | 30.4% |
| Decker Elementary Pomona | 437 | 76.4% | 29.6% |
| Reche Canyon Elementary Colton | 547 | 80.1% | 26.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mint Canyon Community Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.3% | #2,357 of 5,151 | #564 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.9% | #2,655 of 5,172 ▼ 510 | #674 of 1,129 ▼ 166 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.7% | #2,393 of 5,172 ▼ 154 | #570 of 1,129 ▼ 61 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.2pp | #2,591 of 5,116 | #646 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 472 | #2,774 of 5,915 | #558 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.6:1 | #3,440 of 5,352 | #816 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.5% | #3,407 of 5,354 | #596 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.2% | #2,253 of 5,625 | #708 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.6% | #725 of 1,139 | #119 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
472
+67 (+17%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 310
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
was 27.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 472 | 20 | 23.6:1 | 79% (374) |
| 2023-24 | 477 | 20 | 23.9:1 | 82% (390) |
| 2022-23 | 506 | 20.5 | 24.7:1 | 80% (403) |
| 2020-21 | 405 | 15 | 27.0:1 | 65% (264) |
| 2017-18 | 447 | 18 | 24.8:1 | 83% (372) |
| 2015-16 | 472 | 19 | 24.8:1 | 76% (361) |
| 2010-11 | 489 | N/A | N/A | 85% (415) |
| 2000-01 | 384 | 22 | 17.4:1 | 57% (219) |
| 1990-91 | 310 | 13 | 23.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mint Canyon Community Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (447 to 472); teachers up 11% (18 to 20).
About Mint Canyon Community Elementary
This page covers Mint Canyon Community Elementary, a medium-sized elementary school in Canyon Country, California. The grade span is kindergarten through 6, and enrollment is 472 students.
The Sulphur Springs Union system has 9 schools and 5,157 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Mint Canyon Community Elementary, at 76%. The remaining shares are 10% White, 6% Black, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Los Angeles County's population at about 48%. Pick two students at random and there is a 41% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at Mint Canyon Community Elementary total 20 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 23.6:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The school counts 374 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 79%. Among public schools in Los Angeles County, the average eligibility rate is 70%.
Measured against California public elementary schools, Mint Canyon Community Elementary receives a B. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 33.1% at Mint Canyon Community Elementary; the school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 41.3%.
In Los Angeles County (population about 9,808,667), the median household income is $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. There are 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, enrolling about 1,265,907 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Pinetree Community Elementary, about 1.5 miles away. Mint Canyon Community Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. Mint Canyon Community Elementary's average proficiency of 41.3% compares with 47.8% for its nearest scored neighbors.
For locale, NCES codes Mint Canyon Community Elementary as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment climbed 17% from its 2020-21 level of 405. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 27.0:1 to 23.6:1.
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Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sulphur Springs Union
- Fair Oaks Ranch CommunityElementary · 866 students
- Pinetree Community ElementaryElementary · 650 students
- Sulphur Springs Community ElementaryElementary · 586 students
- Mitchell Community ElementaryElementary · 569 students
- Golden Oak CommunityElementary · 533 students
- Valley View Community ElementaryElementary · 526 students
Other schools in Canyon Country
- Canyon HighHigh · 1,952 students
- Sierra Vista Junior HighMiddle · 946 students
- Pinetree Community ElementaryElementary · 650 students
- Sulphur Springs Community ElementaryElementary · 586 students
- Mitchell Community ElementaryElementary · 569 students
- Skyblue Mesa ElementaryElementary · 569 students
Nearby schools
- Pinetree Community Elementary1.5 mi · 650
- Mitchell Community Elementary1.6 mi · 569
- Sulphur Springs Community Elementary2.3 mi · 586
- Leona H. Cox Community Elementary2.9 mi · 459
- Canyon High3.4 mi · 1,952
- Canyon Springs Community Elementary3.5 mi · 496
Frequently asked questions
About Mint Canyon Community ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary enrolls approximately 472 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Mint Canyon Community Elementary serve?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mint Canyon Community Elementary is approximately 23.6:1 (20 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary reports a student body of 10% White, 76% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Mint Canyon Community Elementary in?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary is part of Sulphur Springs Union.
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