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San Luis Obispo County school performance
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among California school districts.
69.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
59.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.7% |
| District Reading Rank | 107 / 977 (89th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 123 / 977 (88th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Spend per Student | $28,469 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 185 |
| Low-Income Students | 43 (23.2%) |
| English Learners | 7 (3.8%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math +2.4 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Dan W. Puett President [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
Chris Castillo Clerk [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Gretchen Ross Trustee [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Kerry Friend Trustee [email protected] | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Peter J. Schuler Trustee [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
Expand for details on low-income and english learner performance
Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 8.3 points in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 3.4 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Cayucos Elementary rank in California?
Cayucos Elementary ranks No. 107 of 977 in reading and No. 123 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Cayucos Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 62.9%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 57.1%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Cayucos Elementary?
Elementary districts in San Luis Obispo County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cayucos ElementaryThis district | 59.7% | 69.1% |
| Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary | 21.4% | 60.7% |
| San Miguel Joint Union | 31.4% | 37.3% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
