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#4907 of 9,539 schools in CA
A. M. Thomas Middle
Middle School · Lost Hills Union Elementary · Lost Hills, CA
A Lost Hills Union Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 158, Lost Hills, CA 93249
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 39:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. M. Thomas Middle score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A. M. Thomas Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,224
Median home value
$165,900
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
3.2%
Homeownership
32.2%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lost Hills Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. M. Thomas Middle is listed in Lost Hills Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. M. Thomas Middle
A. M. Thomas Middle is a public middle school in Lost Hills, CA, part of Lost Hills Union Elementary, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-8th with a 39:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,907 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. M. Thomas Middle
What grades does A. M. Thomas Middle serve?
A. M. Thomas Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend A. M. Thomas Middle?
A. M. Thomas Middle has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. M. Thomas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A. M. Thomas Middle is 39:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. M. Thomas Middle rank in CA?
A. M. Thomas Middle ranks #4,907 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is A. M. Thomas Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
A. M. Thomas Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. M. Thomas Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. M. Thomas Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is A. M. Thomas Middle a charter school?
No, A. M. Thomas Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. M. Thomas Middle a Title I school?
No, A. M. Thomas Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. M. Thomas Middle?
70.5% of students at A. M. Thomas Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (661) 797-2626
- Area population (ZIP 93249)
- 2,164
- Area median age
- 23.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93249; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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