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Fieldbrook Elementary

Elementary School · Fieldbrook Elementary · Mckinleyville, CA

An elementary school in Mckinleyville, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4070 Fieldbrook Rd., Mckinleyville, CA 95519

  • Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$14,861
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Fieldbrook Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fieldbrook 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average580/100K

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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

$66,687

Median home value

$432,600

Median rent

$1,442/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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4 from a 5-mile search

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Laurel Tree CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–124.7 mi173Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Fieldbrook Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fieldbrook Elementary

Fieldbrook Elementary is a public elementary school in Mckinleyville, CA, part of Fieldbrook Elementary, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,421 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fieldbrook Elementary

What grades does Fieldbrook Elementary serve?

Fieldbrook Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Fieldbrook Elementary?

Fieldbrook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fieldbrook Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fieldbrook Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fieldbrook Elementary rank in CA?

Fieldbrook Elementary ranks #5,421 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fieldbrook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fieldbrook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Fieldbrook Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fieldbrook Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fieldbrook Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Fieldbrook Elementary a Title I school?

No, Fieldbrook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

35.1% of students at Fieldbrook 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
111
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 95519)
18,792
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
40.2
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 95519; 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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