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#6748 of 9,539 schools in CA
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Middle School · Lamont Elementary · Lamont, CA
A Lamont Elementary middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
7915 Burgundy Ave., Lamont, CA 93241
- Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myrtle Avenue Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Myrtle Avenue 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$31,563
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
3.7%
Homeownership
41.4%
Poverty rate
37.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93241; 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
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lamont Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myrtle Avenue Elementary is listed in Lamont Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Myrtle Avenue Elementary is a public middle school in Lamont, CA, part of Lamont Elementary, serving approximately 443 students in grades 4th-6th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,748 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myrtle Avenue Elementary
What grades does Myrtle Avenue Elementary serve?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Avenue Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myrtle Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary ranks #6,748 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Myrtle Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myrtle Avenue Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Myrtle Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Myrtle Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myrtle Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Myrtle Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
88.9% of students at Myrtle Avenue 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (661) 845-2217
- Area population (ZIP 93241)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 93241; 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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