Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mabel Mattos Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel Mattos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mabel Mattos Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 489% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 420% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Mabel Mattos Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel Mattos Elementary School is 0.37, which is less 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
#239 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Mabel Mattos Elementary School's ranking?
Mabel Mattos Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mabel Mattos Elementary School often compared to?
Mabel Mattos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Zanker Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mabel Mattos Elementary School?
666 students attend Mabel Mattos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mabel Mattos Elementary School students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel Mattos Elementary School?
Mabel Mattos Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mabel Mattos Elementary School offer ?
Mabel Mattos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mabel Mattos Elementary School part of?
Mabel Mattos Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mabel Mattos Elementary School located?
Mabel Mattos Elementary School is located in the Berryessa neighborhood of Milpitas, CA.
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