Junction City Elementary School serves 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Junction City Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junction City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Junction City Elementary School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
71 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction City Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Junction City Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#298 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1

American Indian
3%
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
10%
56%

Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
17%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City Elementary School's ranking?
Junction City Elementary School is ranked #298 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction City Elementary School?
71 students attend Junction City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Junction City Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Junction City Elementary School offer ?
Junction City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction City Elementary School part of?
Junction City Elementary School is part of Junction City Elementary School District.
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