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301 Cayucos Drive, Cayucos, CA 93430-1036
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
69.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
59.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 161/1,734 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 160/1,735 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 185 |
| Low-Income Students | 43 (23.2%) |
| English Learners | 7 (3.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math +2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.5% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.1% to 73.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed 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.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Cayucos Elementary rank in California?
Cayucos Elementary ranks No. 161 of 1,734 in reading and No. 160 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Cayucos Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Cayucos Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
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