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Di Giorgio Elementary

Elementary School · Di Giorgio Elementary · Arvin, CA

An elementary school in Arvin, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

19405 Buena Vista Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203

  • Math 10% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-35.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$19,493
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Di Giorgio Elementary score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Di Giorgio Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$49,918

Median home value

$247,800

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

4.4%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grow Academy ArvinCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–83.2 mi801Compare →
Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–63.3 mi690Compare →
Bear Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–63.8 mi749Compare →
EL Camino Real ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–64.4 mi811Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Di Giorgio Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
40.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Di Giorgio Elementary is listed in Di Giorgio Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Di Giorgio Elementary

Di Giorgio Elementary is a public elementary school in Arvin, CA, part of Di Giorgio Elementary, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,829 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Di Giorgio Elementary

What grades does Di Giorgio Elementary serve?

Di Giorgio Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Di Giorgio Elementary?

Di Giorgio Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Di Giorgio Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Di Giorgio Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Di Giorgio Elementary rank in CA?

Di Giorgio Elementary ranks #5,829 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Di Giorgio Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Di Giorgio Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Di Giorgio Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Di Giorgio Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Di Giorgio Elementary a charter school?

No, Di Giorgio Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Di Giorgio Elementary a Title I school?

No, Di Giorgio Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Di Giorgio Elementary?

100.0% of students at Di Giorgio Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 93203)
20,571
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
25.2
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 93203; 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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