Cummings Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(661)822-2190
- Cummings Valley Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Cummings Valley Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cummings Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cummings Valley Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4109 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 71% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tehachapi Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cummings Valley Elementary School is Epic De Cesar Chavez (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jacobsen Middle School (7.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Golden Hills Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tehachapi Golden Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 688 students
4.9 miles
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661)822-2180 4.9 K-5 688 - Tehachapi Epic De Cesar Chavez Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 310 students
6.9 miles
410 W. J St. Ste. A
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661)822-4381 6.9 9-12 310 - Tehachapi Tompkins Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 741 students
7.1 miles
1120 S. Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661)822-2170 7.1 K-5 741 - Tehachapi Jacobsen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 986 students
7.9 miles
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661)822-2150 7.9 6-8 986 - Tehachapi Tehachapi High School Grades: 9-12 | 1291 students
8.1 miles
801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661)822-2130 8.1 9-12 1291
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