Excellent
#723 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Mckittrick Elementary
Elementary School · Mckittrick Elementary · Mckittrick, CA
An elementary school in Mckittrick, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 277, Mckittrick, CA 93251
- Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckittrick Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckittrick 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$74,792
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93251; 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.
Mckittrick Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $35,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckittrick Elementary is listed in McKittrick Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckittrick Elementary
Mckittrick Elementary is a public elementary school in Mckittrick, CA, part of Mckittrick Elementary, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #723 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckittrick Elementary
What grades does Mckittrick Elementary serve?
Mckittrick Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mckittrick Elementary?
Mckittrick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckittrick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckittrick Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckittrick Elementary rank in CA?
Mckittrick Elementary ranks #723 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mckittrick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckittrick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Mckittrick Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckittrick Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mckittrick Elementary a charter school?
No, Mckittrick Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckittrick Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mckittrick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckittrick Elementary?
36.2% of students at Mckittrick 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
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (661) 762-7303
- Area population (ZIP 93251)
- 280
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 93251; 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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