Walt Tyler Elementary School

6801 Tyler Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : <50% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Walt Tyler Elementary School's student population of 30 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walt Tyler Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(16-17)
≥50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Walt Tyler Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
87%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
This chart display the diversity score of Walt Tyler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Walt Tyler Elementary School?
30 students attend Walt Tyler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Walt Tyler Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walt Tyler Elementary School?
Walt Tyler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walt Tyler Elementary School offer ?
Walt Tyler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Walt Tyler Elementary School part of?
Walt Tyler Elementary School is part of Pioneer Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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