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Kern County school performance
Semitropic Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 4th percentile among California school districts.
Only 18.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 5.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 18.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 5.3% |
| District Reading Rank | 925 / 977 (5th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 951 / 977 (3rd percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Spend per Student | $32,141 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 140 |
| Low-Income Students | 85 (61.6%) |
| English Learners | 75 (54.3%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 11.2 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 5.5 points from last year and fell 12.6 points over the full period.
•Math -12.6 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Arturo Diaz Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Kelvin Furgerson Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Maria Martinez Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
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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
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 29.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 12.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Semitropic Elementary rank in California?
Semitropic Elementary ranks No. 925 of 977 in reading and No. 951 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Semitropic Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 18.1%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 4.3%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Semitropic Elementary?
Elementary districts in Kern County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Semitropic ElementaryThis district | 5.3% | 18.9% |
| Elk Hills Elementary | 28.9% | 28.9% |
| General Shafter Elementary | 31.6% | 44.8% |
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.
