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955 Stanislaus Street, Maricopa, CA 93252-8231
Summary
Maricopa High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 18th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 12.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 6.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 12.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 6.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,389/1,596 (13th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,244/1,596 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 8:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 72 |
| Low-Income Students | 71 (98.6%) |
| English Learners | 18 (25.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 33.6 points from last year and fell 37.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 8.3 points over the full period.
•Math -8.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Race and ethnicity breakdown unavailable.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
12.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,389 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•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
Race and ethnicity breakdown unavailable.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
6.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,244 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Maricopa High compare within the district?
Maricopa High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Maricopa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Maricopa High rank in California?
Maricopa High ranks No. 1,389 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,244 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Maricopa High compare with other schools in Kern County?
Maricopa High is No. 33 in reading and No. 32 in math proficiency among the 33 9–12 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa HighThis school | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| Insight School of California | 27.6% | 28.1% |
