Trinidad Union Elementary
Humboldt County school performance
Trinidad Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among California school districts.
Only 45.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
47.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.0% |
| District Reading Rank | 489 / 977 (50th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 228 / 977 (77th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Spend per Student | $19,100 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 161 |
| Low-Income Students | 99 (61.5%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 5.5 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Andrew Hagen President | N/A | N/A |
Kim Bynum Clerk | N/A | N/A |
Heather Lovig Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Marian Strong Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Susan Engelmann Board Member | 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
Low-income students are 5.2 points ahead 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 14.6 points in math. It widened slightly 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 Trinidad Union Elementary rank in California?
Trinidad Union Elementary ranks No. 489 of 977 in reading and No. 228 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Trinidad Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 47.8%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 39.1%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Trinidad Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Humboldt County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Union ElementaryThis district | 47.0% | 45.0% |
| Cuddeback Union Elementary | 40.0% | 56.7% |
| 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.
