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2049 Kirkwood Road, Corning, CA 96021-9719
Summary
Kirkwood Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 33.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
36.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 33.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,134/1,734 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 665/1,735 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 105 |
| Low-Income Students | 43 (41.0%) |
| English Learners | 3 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.6 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.5 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period. The latest results include grades 5, 6, and 7, which were not included in the previous year.
•Math -2.7 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 35.7% to 36.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,134 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.4% to 54.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed 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 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 Kirkwood Elementary rank in California?
Kirkwood Elementary ranks No. 1,134 of 1,734 in reading and No. 665 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Kirkwood Elementary compare with other schools in Corning?
Kirkwood Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Corning with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CorningHow does Kirkwood Elementary compare with other schools in Tehama County?
Kirkwood Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Tehama County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tehama CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood ElementaryThis school | 36.4% | 33.3% |
| Richfield Elementary | 28.6% | 47.8% |
