Yucca Loma Elementary School

21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Yucca Loma 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 22%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yucca Loma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Yucca Loma Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
615 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Yucca Loma Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
22%
40%
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(18-19)
37%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yucca Loma 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
65%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
22%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Yucca Loma 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
84%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Yucca Loma Elementary School often compared to?
Yucca Loma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sitting Bull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Yucca Loma Elementary School?
615 students attend Yucca Loma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Yucca Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Loma Elementary School?
Yucca Loma Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yucca Loma Elementary School offer ?
Yucca Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Yucca Loma Elementary School part of?
Yucca Loma Elementary School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   11/20/2014
I went to Yucca Loma Kindergarden through 4th grade and REMEMBER alllllll from here! It's one of the best schools I've ever attended and made me wiser than I thought as these years are the most essential in learning. Thank you to all who had impacted me at this school as I remember EVERY SINGLE one of my teachers and the assignments. We even donated our goldfish to the school pond!! The community garden had started when I attended this school! AMAZING!!! So thank you to all who impacted my life here in Apple Valley!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lynet

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 22%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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