Below Average
#8032 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tenaya Elementary
Elementary School · Big Oak Flat-groveland Unified · Groveland, CA
A Big Oak Flat-groveland Unified elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19177 Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321
- Math 21% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tenaya Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tenaya 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,072/100K
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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
$69,679
Median home value
$377,100
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Big Oak Flat-groveland Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tenaya Elementary is listed in Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tenaya Elementary
Tenaya Elementary is a public elementary school in Groveland, CA, part of Big Oak Flat-groveland Unified, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,032 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tenaya Elementary
What grades does Tenaya Elementary serve?
Tenaya Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tenaya Elementary?
Tenaya Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenaya Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenaya Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tenaya Elementary rank in CA?
Tenaya Elementary ranks #8,032 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tenaya Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tenaya Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Tenaya Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tenaya Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tenaya Elementary a charter school?
No, Tenaya Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tenaya Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tenaya Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tenaya Elementary?
41.0% of students at Tenaya 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.2%
- Phone
- (209) 962-7846
- Area population (ZIP 95321)
- 3,870
- Area median age
- 57
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 95321; 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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