Sonora Elementary School: Student Achievement &amp; Positive Culture (2026 List)

About Sonora Elementary

Sonora Elementary is located at 966 Sonora Road in the Mesa Del Mar area. This school serves 376 students from grades K to 6. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 41%. Reading proficiency is 48%. The gender mix is 52% female and 48% male. The school environment focuses on student achievement and building a positive campus culture. Staff members work collaboratively to provide targeted support for all student groups. The daily atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive within a mid-size city setting. Campus operations are organized to ensure a predictable and safe day for students. Faculty emphasize the development of core academic skills in a supportive manner. Housing costs in the surrounding area range from $1,000,000 to $1,950,000. Parents praise the school for its frequent communication and the supportive teaching staff. This school is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 48% in Reading.

19

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

376

Total Students

$120484

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.83%

Asian 5.05%

Hispanic 74.47%

Black 0.27%

Two+ Races 4.52%

Native Am. 0%

White

13.83%

Asian

5.05%

Hispanic

74.47%

Black

0.27%

Two+ Races

4.52%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 376

52.66%

198 Female

47.34%

178 Male

Student Population

376 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Sonora Elementary Contact Information

Address

2985 Bear St. Bldg. A, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Phone

(714) 424-7955

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Website

http://www.nmusd.us

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 – 2:39 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

Sonora Elementary School is working with the Ed Tech team to provide parents with insights on responsible technology use at home. The school is currently conducting the annual district survey to help allocate 2026 program funding. Principal Mia Doidge is overseeing new small-group instruction models to improve math scores this semester.

FAQ

Q1. Where is the designated bus stop for Sonora Elementary?

Ans. The bus stop is located at the front of the school where staff supervise student arrivals and afternoon departures daily.

Q2. Does Sonora Elementary offer free meals for all students?

Ans. All students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost through the current universal meal program at the school cafeteria.

Q3. How can Sonora Elementary parents pay for extra adult meals?

Ans. Parents can register for an EZSchoolPay account to pay online for additional meals or adult food items this year.

Q4. What is the vision of the Sonora Elementary School District?

Ans. The district vision is to educate and inspire every student to achieve personal excellence in a safe learning environment.

Q5. Does Sonora Elementary allow fast food in the cafeteria?

Ans. Food from fast food vendors is not permitted in the school cafeteria to promote healthy eating habits among all students.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

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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