Cubberley K-8 serves 920 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Cubberley K-8 placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cubberley K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cubberley K-8's student population of 920 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
920 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cubberley K-8 is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cubberley K-8 is 0.71, which is more 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
#542 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
38%
56%

Black
5%
5%

White
35%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
14%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cubberley K-8's ranking?
Cubberley K-8 is ranked #542 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Cubberley K-8?
920 students attend Cubberley K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cubberley K-8 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cubberley K-8?
Cubberley K-8 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cubberley K-8 offer ?
Cubberley K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cubberley K-8 part of?
Cubberley K-8 is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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