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#8965 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Elementary School · Tehachapi Unified · Tehachapi, CA
A Tehachapi Unified elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 South Snyder Ave., Tehachapi, CA 93561
- Math 24% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tehachapi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,149
Median home value
$377,400
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Golden Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Heritage Oak SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Cummings Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Tehachapi Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is listed in Tehachapi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Tehachapi, CA, part of Tehachapi Unified, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,965 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
What grades does Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy serve?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy rank in CA?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy ranks #8,965 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has 24% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
35.0% of students at Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy 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
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.1%
- Phone
- (661) 822-2266
- Area population (ZIP 93561)
- 31,179
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 93561; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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