Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Honeydew Elementary School 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Attendance Zone: Honeydew Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Petrolia school district, covering approximately 263.8 square miles. The typical driving time to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being nearly 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Honeydew Elementary School's student population of 13 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Honeydew Elementary School is 0.62, 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)
(18-19)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
18%
7%
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 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Honeydew Elementary School?
13 students attend Honeydew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Honeydew Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Honeydew Elementary School offer ?
Honeydew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Honeydew Elementary School part of?
Honeydew Elementary School is part of Mattole Unified School District.
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