Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3057 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is ranked #3057 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School?
613 students attend Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School offer ?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School part of?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
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