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5051 South Frankwood Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654-9779
Summary
Great Western Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
52.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,232/4,657 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,372/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 309 |
| Low-Income Students | 256 (82.8%) |
| English Learners | 99 (32.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 14.0 points over the full period. Math rose 6.7 points from last year and rose 11.7 points over the full period.
•Math +11.7 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 57.1% to 62.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 43.8% to 64.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
34.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 Great Western Elementary compare within the district?
Great Western Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Great Western Elementary rank in California?
Great Western Elementary ranks No. 1,232 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,372 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 Great Western Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.1% meet the reading standard and 51.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Great Western Elementary compare with other schools in Reedley?
Great Western Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Reedley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ReedleyHow does Great Western Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Great Western Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Great Western ElementaryThis school | 52.9% | 59.3% |
| Alta Elementary | 62.8% | 55.2% |
| Jefferson Elementary | 54.8% | 54.8% |
