Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bitterwater-Tully Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in King City, CA, covering approximately 276.5 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 16.2 miles, with the furthest point being 30.2 miles away, and typical drive times range from 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bitterwater-tully Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5155 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitterwater-tully Elementary School's ranking?
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School is ranked #5155 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bitterwater-tully Elementary School?
35 students attend Bitterwater-tully Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bitterwater-tully Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bitterwater-tully Elementary School?
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bitterwater-tully Elementary School offer ?
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bitterwater-tully Elementary School part of?
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School is part of Bitterwater-Tully Elementary School District.
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