Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Honcut ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Attendance Zone: Honcut's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 67.9 square miles in Palermo, CA, with most students living within a typical 10-15 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge being about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Honcut's student population of 14 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Honcut is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Honcut?
14 students attend Honcut.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Honcut students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Honcut?
Honcut has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Honcut offer ?
Honcut offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Honcut part of?
Honcut is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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