Very Good
#2915 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Gorman Elementary
Elementary School · Gorman Joint · Gorman, CA
A Gorman Joint elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 104, Gorman, CA 93243
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 30:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gorman Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gorman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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.
Gorman Joint
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 0.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gorman Elementary is listed in Gorman Joint; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gorman Elementary
Gorman Elementary is a public elementary school in Gorman, CA, part of Gorman Joint, serving approximately 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,915 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gorman Elementary
What grades does Gorman Elementary serve?
Gorman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gorman Elementary?
Gorman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorman Elementary is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gorman Elementary rank in CA?
Gorman Elementary ranks #2,915 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gorman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gorman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gorman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gorman Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gorman Elementary a charter school?
No, Gorman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gorman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gorman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gorman Elementary?
55.6% of students at Gorman 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
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (661) 248-6441
- Area population (ZIP 93243)
- 900
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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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