Mariposa Avenue Elementary: Top K-5 School in Citrus Heights (2026 List)

About Mariposa Avenue Elementary

Mariposa Avenue Elementary School is located at 7940 Mariposa Avenue. The school serves 430 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 22% and reading proficiency is 22%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school is very challenging academically and encourages all students to keep learning throughout their lives. There are high standards for both how well students do in school and how they act. The way the campus is set up includes areas that are only for specialized instruction. To improve their teaching skills, faculty members are always learning new things. Facilities support many different activities for each grade level. We update the computer lab often so that students have access to the latest research tools. The furniture in the classroom is set up so that students can work on their own or with other students. The administrative office is in the middle of the building so that it can better help parents and students. The prices of homes in this area range from $435,000 to $640,000. Families say that the school has a hard curriculum that keeps kids interested and motivated. A lot of parents talk about how driven their kids are to do well in school. The administration wants to make this one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 22% in Reading.

13

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

311

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 43.09%

Asian 8.36%

Hispanic 32.48%

Black 7.07%

Two+ Races 7.07%

Native Am. 1.29%

White

43.09%

Asian

8.36%

Hispanic

32.48%

Black

7.07%

Two+ Races

7.07%

Native Am.

1.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 311

44.05%

137 Female

55.95%

174 Male

Student Population

311 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

478 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mariposa Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

7940 Mariposa Ave., Citrus Heights, CA, 95610

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Phone

(916) 971-5212

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Website

http://www.sanjuan.edu/mariposa

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mariposa Avenue Elementary is currently working on its "modified" TK and Kindergarten schedules. These schedules give students four hours of specialized foundational instruction every day. The school recently held an event for the community to celebrate how much the students' reading skills and character improved during the winter term. Teachers are getting ready for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing window, which will begin in the middle of April.

FAQ

Q1. Does Mariposa Avenue Elementary School offer any specialized academic intervention programs?

Ans. Dedicated specialists provide daily small-group instruction to help students develop literacy skills and meet specific growth goals.

Q2. What is the official mascot for Mariposa Avenue Elementary and how is it celebrated?

Ans. The mascot is the Butterfly and students earn rewards for demonstrating safe and respectful behavior on campus.

Q3. How does Mariposa Avenue Elementary School handle student safety during rainy day schedules?

Ans. Students are supervised in the cafeteria or their classrooms for indoor lunch and recreational activities during inclement weather.

Q4. Are there any after-school sports or physical activity clubs at Mariposa Avenue Elementary?

Ans. The school partners with local organisations to offer seasonal clinics in various sports for different grade levels.

Q5. Does Mariposa Avenue Elementary School participate in the "Box Tops for Education" program?

Ans. The parent group coordinates digital collections to earn funds for additional classroom supplies and student field trips.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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