Item: Mariposa County Unified School District
Rating: 5
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > California > Mariposa County

Mariposa County Unified School District

5082 Old Highway North
Mariposa, CA 95338

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (209) 742-0250

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,176 students in Mariposa County Unified School District. This district's average elementary is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.

Public Elementary Schools in Mariposa County Unified School District have an score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (CA)

# Schools

11 Schools

7,693 Schools

# Students

1,669 Students

3,823,192 Students

# Teachers

88 Teachers

174,001 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
Kind	145	253
1	126	193
2	118	202
3	119	203
4	126	207
5	127	210
6	124	211
7	130	152
8	125	152
9	5	22
10	7	18
11	4	18
12	20	20

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Mariposa County Unified School District, which is ranked #1120 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (CA)

#1085 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District
2023	#1085
2022	#1028
2021	#645
2019	#842
2018	#445
2017	#525
2016	#586
2015	#530
2014	#298
2013	#389
2012	#352

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	25%	34%
2022	27%	33%
2021	27%	34%
2019	39%	40%
2018	36%	39%
2017	33%	38%
2016	29%	37%
2015	31%	34%
2014	62%	63%
2013	61%	59%
2012	61%	59%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

38%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2022	38%	47%
2021	42%	49%
2019	47%	51%
2018	36%	50%
2017	44%	48%
2016	41%	48%
2015	38%	44%
2014	57%	58%
2013	59%	57%
2012	64%	58%
2011	61%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

28%

29%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2022	28%	29%
2021	23%	28%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

85-89%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2022	87%	87%
2021	87%	84%
2020	92%	85%
2019	92%	84%
2018	87%	84%
2017	92%	83%
2016	92%	83%
2015	92%	89%
2014	92%	88%
2013	92%	87%
2012	92%	86%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.57

0.64

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	0.55	0.64
2022	0.53	0.63
2021	0.54	0.62
2020	0.52	0.63
2019	0.52	0.63
2018	0.49	0.64
2017	0.49	0.64
2016	0.47	0.64
2015	0.46	0.64
2014	0.46	0.65
2013	0.46	0.65
2012	0.46	0.65
2011	0.45	0.67
2010	0.44	0.67
2009	0.43	0.71
2008	0.33	0.65
2007	0.36	0.67
2006	0.35	0.66
2005	0.35	0.67
2004	0.32	0.67
2003	0.33	0.67
2002	0.29	0.67
2001	0.25	0.67
2000	0.26	0.67
1999	0.24	0.67
1998	0.23	0.67
1997	0.23	0.67
1996	0.21	0.67
1995	0.26	0.67
1994	0.22	0.67
1993	0.22	0.67
1992	0.21	0.67
1991	0.19	0.67

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	5%	1%
2022	5%	1%
2020	5%	1%
2019	5%	1%
2018	4%	1%
2017	4%	1%
2016	4%	1%
2015	5%	1%
2014	6%	1%
2013	6%	1%
2012	6%	1%
2011	5%	1%
2010	6%	1%
2009	5%	1%
2008	8%	1%
2007	8%	2%
2006	7%	1%
2005	8%	2%
2004	8%	2%
2003	8%	2%
2002	6%	2%
2001	6%	2%
2000	6%	1%
1999	6%	1%
1998	6%	1%
1997	6%	1%
1996	4%	1%
1995	5%	1%
1994	5%	1%
1993	5%	1%
1992	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	1%	12%
2022	1%	12%
2021	1%	12%
2020	1%	12%
2019	1%	12%
2018	1%	11%
2017	1%	11%
2016	1%	11%
2015	1%	11%
2014	2%	11%
2013	2%	11%
2012	1%	11%
2011	1%	11%
2010	1%	11%
2009	1%	11%
2008	1%	12%
2007	3%	12%
2006	3%	12%
2005	3%	12%
2004	2%	12%
2003	2%	11%
2002	3%	11%
2001	2%	11%
2000	2%	11%
1999	1%	11%
1998	1%	11%
1997	1%	11%
1996	1%	11%
1995	1%	11%
1994	1%	11%
1993	1%	11%
1992	1%	11%
1991	1%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

25%

55%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	22%	55%
2022	21%	56%
2021	20%	56%
2020	18%	55%
2019	18%	55%
2018	18%	54%
2017	18%	54%
2016	17%	54%
2015	15%	54%
2014	14%	53%
2013	13%	53%
2012	13%	52%
2011	13%	51%
2010	12%	50%
2009	8%	49%
2008	9%	50%
2007	10%	49%
2006	9%	48%
2005	8%	47%
2004	7%	46%
2003	7%	45%
2002	6%	44%
2001	6%	43%
2000	6%	42%
1999	6%	41%
1998	6%	40%
1997	6%	40%
1996	6%	39%
1995	7%	38%
1994	6%	37%
1993	6%	36%
1992	6%	35%
1991	5%	34%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	5%
2021	1%	5%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2015	1%	6%
2014	1%	6%
2013	1%	6%
2012	1%	6%
2011	1%	7%
2010	1%	7%
2009	1%	7%
2008	1%	8%
2007	2%	8%
2006	3%	8%
2005	2%	8%
2004	2%	8%
2003	2%	8%
2002	1%	8%
2001	1%	8%
1995	1%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

60%

21%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	63%	21%
2022	65%	21%
2021	65%	22%
2020	67%	23%
2019	67%	23%
2018	69%	24%
2017	69%	24%
2016	71%	24%
2015	72%	24%
2014	72%	25%
2013	72%	25%
2012	72%	26%
2011	73%	27%
2010	74%	27%
2009	75%	28%
2008	81%	29%
2007	77%	29%
2006	78%	31%
2005	79%	31%
2004	81%	32%
2003	81%	34%
2002	84%	35%
2001	85%	36%
2000	86%	37%
1999	87%	38%
1998	87%	39%
1997	87%	39%
1996	89%	40%
1995	86%	41%
1994	88%	42%
1993	88%	43%
1992	89%	44%
1991	90%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	8%	6%
2022	7%	5%
2021	8%	5%
2020	8%	4%
2019	8%	4%
2018	8%	4%
2017	8%	4%
2016	7%	4%
2015	6%	3%
2014	5%	3%
2013	6%	3%
2012	7%	3%
2011	7%	2%
2010	6%	3%
2009	10%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $18,515 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

This School District

This State (CA)

Total Revenue

$30 MM

$116,387 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	$30 MM	$8 MM
2022	$27 MM	$7 MM
2021	$30 MM	$8 MM
2020	$27 MM	$7 MM
2019	$27 MM	$7 MM
2018	$25 MM	$29 MM
2017	$24 MM	$26 MM
2016	$24 MM	$24 MM
2015	$19 MM	$17 MM
2014	$20 MM	$21 MM
2012	$19 MM	$19 MM
2011	$20 MM	$19 MM
2010	$19 MM	$17 MM
2009	$22 MM	$19 MM
2008	$24 MM	$19 MM
2007	$24 MM	$19 MM
2006	$22 MM	$17 MM
2005	$24 MM	$16 MM
2004	$28 MM	$16 MM
2003	$21 MM	$16 MM
2002	$21 MM	$15 MM
2001	$20 MM	$15 MM
2000	$18 MM	$13 MM
1999	$17 MM	$12 MM
1998	$17 MM	$11 MM
1997	$19 MM	$10 MM
1996	$15 MM	$9 MM
1995	$13 MM	$8 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$31 MM

$107,188 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	$31 MM	$7 MM
2022	$29 MM	$7 MM
2021	$31 MM	$7 MM
2020	$29 MM	$7 MM
2019	$26 MM	$7 MM
2018	$24 MM	$29 MM
2017	$23 MM	$24 MM
2016	$21 MM	$23 MM
2015	$21 MM	$18 MM
2014	$19 MM	$21 MM
2012	$18 MM	$19 MM
2011	$19 MM	$19 MM
2010	$21 MM	$18 MM
2009	$23 MM	$18 MM
2008	$24 MM	$19 MM
2007	$23 MM	$18 MM
2006	$24 MM	$17 MM
2005	$27 MM	$16 MM
2004	$21 MM	$17 MM
2003	$21 MM	$15 MM
2002	$21 MM	$16 MM
2001	$19 MM	$14 MM
2000	$18 MM	$13 MM
1999	$16 MM	$11 MM
1998	$18 MM	$11 MM
1997	$18 MM	$10 MM
1996	$15 MM	$8 MM
1995	$14 MM	$8 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$17,727

$19,974

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	$17,528	$15,607
2022	$16,246	$14,213
2021	$18,446	$15,669
2020	$16,246	$14,213
2019	$15,917	$14,063
2018	$13,763	$16,033
2017	$12,873	$16,692
2016	$12,664	$15,604
2015	$10,790	$10,238
2014	$10,762	$11,786
2012	$9,883	$11,929
2011	$9,617	$11,681
2010	$9,243	$10,238
2009	$10,005	$11,099
2008	$10,481	$11,762
2007	$10,274	$11,879
2006	$9,335	$10,859
2005	$9,931	$10,445
2004	$11,349	$10,566
2003	$8,123	$10,456
2002	$7,897	$9,803
2001	$7,939	$10,568
2000	$7,022	$8,943
1999	$6,132	$8,203
1998	$6,247	$7,395
1997	$6,849	$6,922
1995	$4,918	$5,953
1992	$4,750	$5,430

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$18,515

$18,395

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Mariposa County Unified School District	California
2023	$18,307	$13,914
2022	$17,513	$13,602
2021	$19,266	$13,970
2020	$17,513	$13,602
2019	$15,575	$13,522
2018	$12,982	$16,124
2017	$12,420	$15,588
2016	$11,353	$14,779
2015	$11,466	$10,739
2014	$10,547	$11,804
2012	$9,541	$12,155
2011	$9,290	$11,509
2010	$9,821	$10,739
2009	$10,673	$10,975
2008	$10,577	$11,678
2007	$10,029	$11,317
2006	$10,175	$10,926
2005	$10,888	$10,789
2004	$8,557	$11,073
2003	$8,170	$10,210
2002	$8,085	$10,600
2001	$7,567	$10,007
2000	$7,018	$9,131
1999	$5,976	$7,911
1998	$6,536	$7,592
1997	$6,648	$6,759
1995	$5,068	$6,033
1992	$5,314	$5,588

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Mariposa County Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

9009 Lost Arrow Loop
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
(209) 372-4791

Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

Yosemite National Park El Portal

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 379-2382

Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Woodland Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

3394 Woodland Dr.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0310

Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #44.

Mariposa Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340

Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #55.

Lake Don Pedro Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

2411 Hidalgo
La Grange, CA 95329
(209) 852-2144

Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #66.

Sierra Home

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290

Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #77.

Greeley Hill Elementary School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

10326 Fiske Rd., Greeley Hill
Coulterville, CA 95311
(209) 878-3028

Gr: K-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 11 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 1,669 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
: Bottom 50%
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 38% (Btm 50%)
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education