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Mariners Elementary School vs. Paularino Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mariners Elementary School
2100 Mariners Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Paularino Elementary School
1060 Paularino Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Mariners Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mariners Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paularino Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
555 students
356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mariners Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paularino Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mariners Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paularino Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mariners Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paularino Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mariners Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paularino Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#778 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#3882 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mariners Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paularino Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mariners Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paularino Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mariners Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paularino Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mariners Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paularino Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
71
Grade 1 Students
95
50
Grade 2 Students
79
46
Grade 3 Students
92
49
Grade 4 Students
72
37
Grade 5 Students
74
53
Grade 6 Students
59
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mariners Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paularino Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mariners Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paularino Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mariners Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paularino Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mariners Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paularino Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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