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Email BoardJimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
1970 South Biscayne Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458-3411
Summary
Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 26.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,155/1,734 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,012/1,735 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,177 |
| Low-Income Students | 941 (80.9%) |
| English Learners | 511 (43.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 3.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math +3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 23.1% to 47.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,155 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.3% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.4% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,012 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.5% 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 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 Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary rank in California?
Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary ranks No. 1,155 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,012 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Maria?
Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Santa Maria with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa MariaHow does Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 10 K–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jimnez Roberto and Dr. Francisco ElementaryThis school | 26.0% | 35.5% |
| Benjamin Foxen Elementary | 32.6% | 47.6% |
