Below Average
#8214 of 9,539 schools in CA
Los Molinos Elementary
Elementary School · Los Molinos Unified · Los Molinos, CA
A Los Molinos Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7700 Stanford, Los Molinos, CA 96055
- Math 22% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Molinos Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Molinos 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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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
$53,657
Median home value
$261,000
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Vina ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 1–8 | Not available | 79 | 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.
Los Molinos Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Molinos Elementary is listed in Los Molinos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Molinos Elementary
Los Molinos Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Molinos, CA, part of Los Molinos Unified, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,214 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Molinos Elementary
What grades does Los Molinos Elementary serve?
Los Molinos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Los Molinos Elementary?
Los Molinos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Molinos Elementary rank in CA?
Los Molinos Elementary ranks #8,214 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Molinos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Molinos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Los Molinos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Molinos Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Molinos Elementary a charter school?
No, Los Molinos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Molinos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Los Molinos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Molinos Elementary?
82.9% of students at Los Molinos 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tehama County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (530) 384-7903
- Area population (ZIP 96055)
- 3,404
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 96055; 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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