Wasco Union Elementary
Kern County school performance
Wasco Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 27th percentile among California school districts.
Only 35.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 21.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.1% |
| District Reading Rank | 693 / 977 (29th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 739 / 977 (24th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Spend per Student | $20,074 |
| Schools in District | 6 |
| Student Enrollment | 3,473 |
| Low-Income Students | 3,161 (91.0%) |
| English Learners | 1,020 (29.4%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Ernie Sanchez Clerk of the Board | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Daniel Espitia Board Member | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Jose Acevedo Board Member | 2025 | 2026This year! |
Luis Fernandez Board Member | 2014 | 2028 |
Petra Rueda Board Member | 2021 | 2028 |
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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 trail other students by 19.4 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 11.8 points in math. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Wasco Union Elementary rank in California?
Wasco Union Elementary ranks No. 693 of 977 in reading and No. 739 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How much do results vary between Wasco Union Elementary’s schools?
Among the 4 schools serving K–5, proficiency ranges from 25.0% to 44.0% in reading and 13.9% to 34.1% in math.
See the district’s schoolsAre results improving across Wasco Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 5 of 6 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 4 of 6.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Wasco Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 34.0%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 20.1%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Wasco Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Kern County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Wasco Union ElementaryThis district | 21.1% | 35.6% |
| Standard Elementary | 14.0% | 24.7% |
| Fruitvale Elementary | 40.2% | 53.4% |
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.
