Kernville Elementary
13550 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238
Summary
Kernville Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 40th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 26.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,237/4,657 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,367/4,657 (28th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 105 |
| Low-Income Students | 82 (78.1%) |
| English Learners | 4 (3.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.3 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math -5.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 33.3% to 57.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 47.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.7% to 47.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,367 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-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
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 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 Kernville Elementary compare within the district?
Kernville Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Kernville Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kernville Elementary rank in California?
Kernville Elementary ranks No. 2,237 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,367 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 Kernville Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.4% meet the reading standard and 22.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kernville Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Kernville Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 44 K–5 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Kernville ElementaryThis school | 26.4% | 45.1% |
| Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary | 12.4% | 19.2% |
