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District projects enrollment; says 7–8 more first-graders needed to avoid combo classes

Mark West Union School District Board of Trustees · April 8, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Rachel Valenzuela presented 2025–2026 enrollment projections: Mark West Elementary 422, San Miguel Elementary 397, John B. Riebli Elementary 420, and said the district needs roughly 7–8 additional first-grade students to avoid combo classes next year.

During the April 8 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Rachel Valenzuela presented enrollment projections for the 2025–2026 school year showing 422 students at Mark West Elementary, 397 at San Miguel Elementary and 420 at John B. Riebli Elementary. Valenzuela said the district currently needs approximately "7 - 8, 1st grade students to enroll in order to eliminate the need for combo classes."

Board members discussed enrollment figures in the context of staffing and class organization for next year. No formal staffing reassignments or class closures were approved at this meeting; the numbers were provided to inform planning and recruitment efforts for incoming first graders.