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333 Center Street, Orange Cove, CA 93646-2056
Summary
McCord Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,582/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,770/4,657 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 426 |
| Low-Income Students | 416 (97.7%) |
| English Learners | 183 (43.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 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 37.2% to 43.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,582 of 4,657 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
17.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose 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 27.4% to 37.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,770 of 4,657 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
22.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 McCord Elementary compare within the district?
McCord Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does McCord Elementary rank in California?
McCord Elementary ranks No. 2,582 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,770 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 McCord Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in both subjects among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.6% meet the reading standard and 32.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does McCord Elementary compare with other schools in Orange Cove?
McCord Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Orange Cove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CoveHow does McCord Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
McCord Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McCord ElementaryThis school | 32.7% | 40.9% |
| A. L. Conner Elementary | 51.2% | 50.0% |
| Sheridan Elementary | 49.4% | 50.3% |
