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14045 Topaz Road, Victorville, CA 92392-9373
Summary
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 43.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 115/1,734 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 444/1,735 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,058 |
| Low-Income Students | 864 (81.7%) |
| English Learners | 43 (4.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 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 68.8% to 80.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 13.0-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.4% to 45.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 8.4-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
32.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 66 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–12 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 Cobalt Institute of Math and Science compare within the district?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–12 schools in Victor Valley Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cobalt Institute of Math and Science rank in California?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science ranks No. 115 of 1,734 in reading and No. 444 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 7–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 72.2% meet the reading standard and 42.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cobalt Institute of Math and Science compare with other schools in Victorville?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 7–12 schools in Victorville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VictorvilleHow does Cobalt Institute of Math and Science compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–12 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Institute of Math and ScienceThis school | 43.5% | 73.1% |
| Lakeview Leadership Academy | 14.1% | 28.7% |
| Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter | 15.8% | 43.0% |
