Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction K-8 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Junction K-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Livermore, CA, covering approximately 264.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction K-8's student population of 801 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
801 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junction K-8 is 0.50, 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
#5550 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction K-8's ranking?
Junction K-8 is ranked #5550 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Junction K-8 often compared to?
Junction K-8is often viewed alongside schools like William Mendenhall Middle School, Marylin Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction K-8?
801 students attend Junction K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Junction K-8 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction K-8?
Junction K-8 has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Junction K-8 offer ?
Junction K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction K-8 part of?
Junction K-8 is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
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