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#3806 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
EL Tejon Elementary
Middle School · EL Tejon Unified · Lebec, CA
An EL Tejon Unified middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 876, Lebec, CA 93243
- Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Tejon Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Tejon 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat 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
$34,737
Median home value
$348,800
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
EL Tejon Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Tejon Elementary is listed in El Tejon Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Tejon Elementary
EL Tejon Elementary is a public middle school in Lebec, CA, part of EL Tejon Unified, serving approximately 218 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,806 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Tejon Elementary
What grades does EL Tejon Elementary serve?
EL Tejon Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Tejon Elementary?
EL Tejon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Tejon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Tejon Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Tejon Elementary rank in CA?
EL Tejon Elementary ranks #3,806 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Tejon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Tejon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 EL Tejon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Tejon Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Tejon Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Tejon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Tejon Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Tejon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Tejon Elementary?
87.2% of students at EL Tejon 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (661) 248-6680
- Area population (ZIP 93243)
- 900
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 93243; 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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