Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tulelake Basin 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tulelake Basin Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tulelake school district, covering approximately 739.6 square miles around the city of Tulelake, CA. Families in the area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 35.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tulelake Basin Elementary School's student population of 270 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tulelake Basin 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 Tulelake Basin Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Tulelake Basin Elementary School's ranking?
Tulelake Basin Elementary School is ranked #6946 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tulelake Basin Elementary School?
270 students attend Tulelake Basin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tulelake Basin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tulelake Basin Elementary School?
Tulelake Basin Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tulelake Basin Elementary School offer ?
Tulelake Basin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tulelake Basin Elementary School part of?
Tulelake Basin Elementary School is part of Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District.
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