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#2631 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 28% in state

Frank Zeek Elementary

Elementary School · Ukiah Unified · Ukiah, CA

An Ukiah Unified elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1060 North Bush St., Ukiah, CA 95482

  • Math 44% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$18,478
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Frank Zeek Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
43%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 33 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frank Zeek 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,998/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,063

Median home value

$473,000

Median rent

$1,335/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Orr CreekEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi14Compare →
Ukiah Independent Study AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.4K–120.5 mi122Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Ukiah Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$18,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frank Zeek Elementary is listed in Ukiah Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank Zeek Elementary

Frank Zeek Elementary is a public elementary school in Ukiah, CA, part of Ukiah Unified, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,631 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank Zeek Elementary

What grades does Frank Zeek Elementary serve?

Frank Zeek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Frank Zeek Elementary?

Frank Zeek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Zeek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank Zeek Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank Zeek Elementary rank in CA?

Frank Zeek Elementary ranks #2,631 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Frank Zeek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank Zeek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Frank Zeek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Zeek Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frank Zeek Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Frank Zeek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Frank Zeek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

76.1% of students at Frank Zeek 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 – 6th
Enrollment
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Mendocino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
Area population (ZIP 95482)
33,396
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
39.2
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 95482; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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