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7265 West Almond Avenue, Winton, CA 95388-0008
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
53.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 980/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,343/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 422 |
| Low-Income Students | 392 (92.9%) |
| English Learners | 203 (48.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.0 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math +0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.5% to 65.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.6 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
44.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.5% to 65.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Frank Sparkes Elementary compare within the district?
Frank Sparkes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Winton with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Frank Sparkes Elementary rank in California?
Frank Sparkes Elementary ranks No. 980 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,343 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 Frank Sparkes Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.2% meet the reading standard and 53.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Frank Sparkes Elementary compare with other schools in Winton?
Frank Sparkes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Winton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WintonHow does Frank Sparkes Elementary compare with other schools in Merced County?
Frank Sparkes Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Merced County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Merced CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Sparkes ElementaryThis school | 53.4% | 64.2% |
| Sybil N. Crookham Elementary | 35.7% | 46.8% |
| Winfield Elementary | 32.2% | 36.5% |
