Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Junction Elementary serves the northwest part of Somes Bar, CA, covering an area of approximately 387.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction Elementary School's student population of 34 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
34 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Junction Elementary School 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)
<50%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
65%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
56%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction Elementary School?
34 students attend Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Junction Elementary School students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School?
Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Junction Elementary School offer ?
Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction Elementary School part of?
Junction Elementary School is part of Junction Elementary School District.
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