Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Piute Mountain 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Piute Mountain Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Caliente, CA, covering approximately 270 square miles. Families living within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piute Mountain Elementary School's student population of 44 students has declined by 13% 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
44 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piute Mountain Elementary School 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 Piute Mountain Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#7085 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 22-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 is Piute Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Piute Mountain Elementary School is ranked #7085 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Piute Mountain Elementary School?
44 students attend Piute Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Piute Mountain Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piute Mountain Elementary School?
Piute Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Piute Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Piute Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Piute Mountain Elementary School part of?
Piute Mountain Elementary School is part of Caliente Union Elementary School District.
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