Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
Tel:
(559)686-3328
- Waukena Joint Union Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Waukena Joint Union Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waukena Joint Union Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5128 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukena Joint Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is Corcoran High School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is John Muir Middle School (4.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Corcoran John Muir Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 750 students
4.0 miles
707 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-8888 4.0 6-8 750 - Corcoran John C. Fremont Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 558 students
4.1 miles
1900 Bell Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-8888 4.1 2-3 558 - Corcoran Corcoran High School Grades: 9-12 | 858 students
4.2 miles
1100 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-8884 4.2 9-12 858 - Tulare Mission Oak High School Grades: 9-12 | 1505 students
4.2 miles
3442 E. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559)688-2021 4.2 9-12 1505 - Corcoran Bret Harte Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 571 students
4.3 miles
1300 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-8881 4.3 K-1 571
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