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#9142 of 9,539 schools in CA
Hacienda Elementary
Elementary School · Mojave Unified · California City, CA
A Mojave Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19950 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505
- Math 12% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hacienda Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hacienda 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,010
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | Not available | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mojave Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hacienda Elementary is listed in Mojave Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hacienda Elementary
Hacienda Elementary is a public elementary school in California City, CA, part of Mojave Unified, serving approximately 483 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,142 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hacienda Elementary
What grades does Hacienda Elementary serve?
Hacienda Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Hacienda Elementary?
Hacienda Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hacienda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hacienda Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hacienda Elementary rank in CA?
Hacienda Elementary ranks #9,142 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hacienda Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hacienda Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Hacienda Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hacienda Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hacienda Elementary a charter school?
No, Hacienda Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hacienda Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hacienda Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hacienda Elementary?
91.9% of students at Hacienda 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.5%
- Phone
- (760) 373-5824
- Area population (ZIP 93505)
- 14,767
- Area average commute
- 46.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 93505; 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
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