Mark West Elementary School shares its name with many sites in eastern Sonoma County, all named after Scottish American pioneer William Marcus West. First opened in 1868, Mark West is the original school in the district and the first Spanish-speaking school in the county.
In tandem with the district’s other schools, Mark West works to build core academic competency for grades TK-6 while also supporting students’ emotional growth. They offer a music program funded by the Mark West Education Foundation and small group instruction in the three R’s that allows for targeted teaching unique to each child.
Mark West Elementary enjoys a close partnership with the Community Soil Foundation, which gets kids outside and learning in the garden. The Larkfield Community Garden and Learning Center in Maddux Ranch Regional Park is a bonus classroom for these students, who can learn about regenerative agriculture in a hands-on way.
Whether learning in the building or outside, Mark West Elementary is a place looking to welcome your children in and help them grow in the best ways they can.
Mark West Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
4600 Lavell Rd,
Santa Rosa, CA
Mark West Union Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Tracy Lavin-kendall
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
17.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.4%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
574:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.1%
White
47.6%
Hispanic
39.5%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1.3%
Black
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/11/2024
I have, my family has and my kids have been an extremely dedicated family for over 20 years to Mark West, volunteering, donating With No Issue Until I had a child who wasn't perfect who had issues. This is not a school for any kids with behavior or learning issues at all. They will do anything and e...
8/18/2023
New staff and teachers should be checked out by the school district...not surprised so many did not return for the 8th grade.
8/17/2019
Mark west has a great community of teachers, students and the principal is always present and cares a lot.
10/3/2018
The school was okay for awhile but when she was in the special needs class they kicked her out because of financial needs.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Larkfield-Wikiup
List Price Range
$264K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$915,032
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Household Income
$137,127
% of College Grads
32.8%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,027 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,370 - $3,345 per month
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- 750+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- K to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Nagasawa Community Park
Robbins Park
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Maddux Ranch Park
Coffey Park
Pleasant Oak Park Dog Run
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