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970 School Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-6109
Summary
Branch Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
72.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 99/4,657 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 502/4,657 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 261 |
| Low-Income Students | 93 (35.6%) |
| English Learners | 5 (1.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math +5.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 80.0% to 93.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 60% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.6% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Branch Elementary compare within the district?
Branch Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Lucia Mar Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Branch Elementary rank in California?
Branch Elementary ranks No. 99 of 4,657 in reading and No. 502 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Branch Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 78.8% meet the reading standard and 71.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Branch Elementary compare with other schools in Arroyo Grande?
Branch Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Arroyo Grande with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Arroyo GrandeHow does Branch Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Branch Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis Obispo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Branch ElementaryThis school | 72.3% | 84.4% |
| Harloe Elementary | 45.6% | 60.2% |
| Ocean View Elementary | 59.9% | 70.4% |
