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Peninsula Union
Elementary School · Peninsula Union · Samoa, CA
An elementary school in Samoa, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 175, Samoa, CA 95564
- Math 12% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peninsula Union score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 13% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Peninsula Union 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average580/100K
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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
$69,250
Median home value
$421,900
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
36%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Grove Charter School 2Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Redwood Coast MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Mistwood Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Redwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peninsula Union
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peninsula Union is listed in Peninsula Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peninsula Union
Peninsula Union is a public elementary school in Samoa, CA, part of Peninsula Union, serving approximately 65 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,456 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peninsula Union
What grades does Peninsula Union serve?
Peninsula Union serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Peninsula Union?
Peninsula Union has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peninsula Union?
The student-teacher ratio at Peninsula Union is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peninsula Union rank in CA?
Peninsula Union ranks #9,456 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Peninsula Union's MySchoolScout rating?
Peninsula Union has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Peninsula Union?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peninsula Union has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Peninsula Union a charter school?
No, Peninsula Union is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peninsula Union a Title I school?
No, Peninsula Union is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peninsula Union?
80.0% of students at Peninsula Union 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
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (707) 443-2731
- Area population (ZIP 95564)
- 477
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 95564; 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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