Very Good
#3357 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Semitropic Elementary
Elementary School · Semitropic Elementary · Wasco, CA
An elementary school in Wasco, CA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25300 Highway 46, Wasco, CA 93280
- Math 17% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Semitropic Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Semitropic 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$55,060
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93280; 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.
Semitropic Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Semitropic Elementary is listed in Semitropic Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Semitropic Elementary
Semitropic Elementary is a public elementary school in Wasco, CA, part of Semitropic Elementary, serving approximately 142 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,357 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Semitropic Elementary
What grades does Semitropic Elementary serve?
Semitropic Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Semitropic Elementary?
Semitropic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Semitropic Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Semitropic Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Semitropic Elementary rank in CA?
Semitropic Elementary ranks #3,357 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Semitropic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Semitropic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Semitropic Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Semitropic Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Semitropic Elementary a charter school?
No, Semitropic Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Semitropic Elementary a Title I school?
No, Semitropic Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Semitropic Elementary?
58.5% of students at Semitropic 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
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (661) 758-6412
- Area population (ZIP 93280)
- 27,266
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 93280; 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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