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#7478 of 9,539 schools in CA
Inyokern Elementary
Elementary School · Sierra Sands Unified · Inyokern, CA
A Sierra Sands Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1597, Inyokern, CA 93527
- Math 42% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inyokern Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inyokern 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$82,667
Median home value
$328,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Sierra Sands Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| Gateway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | Not available | 371 | Compare → |
| Las Flores ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 550 | Compare → |
| Pierce ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | Not available | 318 | 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.
Sierra Sands Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inyokern Elementary is listed in Sierra Sands Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inyokern Elementary
Inyokern Elementary is a public elementary school in Inyokern, CA, part of Sierra Sands Unified, serving approximately 153 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,478 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inyokern Elementary
What grades does Inyokern Elementary serve?
Inyokern Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Inyokern Elementary?
Inyokern Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inyokern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Inyokern Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inyokern Elementary rank in CA?
Inyokern Elementary ranks #7,478 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Inyokern Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Inyokern Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Inyokern Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inyokern Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Inyokern Elementary a charter school?
No, Inyokern Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inyokern Elementary a Title I school?
No, Inyokern Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inyokern Elementary?
77.1% of students at Inyokern 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (760) 499-1683
- Area population (ZIP 93527)
- 1,801
- Area median age
- 57.1
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 93527; 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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