Below Average
#7496 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lucerne Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Lucerne Valley Unified · Lucerne Valley, CA
A Lucerne Valley Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8560 Aliento Rd., Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
- Math 12% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucerne Valley Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucerne Valley 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$46,625
Median home value
$239,100
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Mountain CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 3,942 | Compare → |
| Southern California Flex AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 544 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lucerne Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucerne Valley Elementary is listed in Lucerne Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucerne Valley Elementary
Lucerne Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Lucerne Valley, CA, part of Lucerne Valley Unified, serving approximately 627 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,496 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucerne Valley Elementary
What grades does Lucerne Valley Elementary serve?
Lucerne Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lucerne Valley Elementary?
Lucerne Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucerne Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Lucerne Valley Elementary ranks #7,496 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lucerne Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucerne Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lucerne Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucerne Valley Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lucerne Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Lucerne Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucerne Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lucerne Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucerne Valley Elementary?
88.4% of students at Lucerne Valley 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
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (760) 248-7659
- Area population (ZIP 92356)
- 6,665
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 92356; 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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