Mariposa Elementary School

Grades: K-6
Students: 504
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
12 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
Test Scores
10/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
10/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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I have two children attending Mariposa and they are both thriving. They transitioned beautifully from Montessori where they attended Pre-K and K. There are plenty of opportunities for parents to get involved. Mr. Torres is a great principal and genuinely cares for the children.
Posted by a parent on 2/20/2023
Some absolutely terrific teachers mixed with a handful of underachieving educators--mostly well seasoned teachers who haven't evolved with the times. The bad apples are stuck on very traditional teaching methods, aren't very responsive, and are seemingly uncomfortable with technology. The good news
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Posted by a parent on 11/25/2020
so far last year Mariposa was beyond dissapointing. This year the teacher seems promising and I am looking to see a change with Mariposa. Principle has already been interactive with parents and students during drop off and pick ups which is a total 360 from last year. So this year is looking promisi
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Posted by a parent on 8/30/2018
I have had two children go through Mariposa...one with the former principal, Dr. C., and one with the newer principal. The experiences were like night and day. Dr. C. was engaging and the kids loved her. She knew all their names, all their habits, and all their strengths and weaknesses. She collabor
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Posted by a community member on 9/14/2017
Since Dr. C left, everything is spiraling down fast. The new principal lacks the authority and control that Dr. C has and also the passion for education. We have been at this school for a few years, and am blessed to have good kids. Both get character awards annually, are A students etc. and I help
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Posted by a community member on 11/30/2016

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Brea schools - Mariposa Elementary School is located at 1111 Mariposa Drive, Brea CA 92821. Mariposa Elementary School is in the Brea-Olinda Unified School District. Mariposa Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.

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