Cuddeback Union Elementary
Humboldt County school performance
Cuddeback Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among California school districts.
56.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.0% |
| District Reading Rank | 253 / 977 (74th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 329 / 977 (66th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Spend per Student | $16,567 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 157 |
| Low-Income Students | 95 (60.5%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.6%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 12.7 points over the full period. Math fell 2.7 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Dena McCullough President | 2024 | 2028 |
Loretta Eckenrode Vice President | 2015 | 2026This year! |
Mary Scott Trustee | Appointed | 2026This year! |
Robert Siekmann Trustee | Appointed | 2028 |
Thom McMahon Trustee | Appointed | 2026This year! |
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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 are 12.4 points ahead in reading. It widened 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 are 7.2 points ahead in math. It widened over the period shown.
•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 Cuddeback Union Elementary rank in California?
Cuddeback Union Elementary ranks No. 253 of 977 in reading and No. 329 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Cuddeback Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 63.4%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 43.9%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Cuddeback Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Humboldt County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cuddeback Union ElementaryThis district | 40.0% | 56.7% |
| Trinidad Union Elementary | 47.0% | 45.0% |
| Blue Lake Union Elementary | 25.0% | 36.5% |
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.
