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2525 Palm Avenue, Highland, CA 92346-2248
Summary
Oehl Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,763/4,657 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,652/4,657 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 436 |
| Low-Income Students | 391 (89.7%) |
| English Learners | 127 (29.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.0 points from last year and rose 14.9 points over the full period. Math rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math +2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 33.3% to 42.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,763 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 16.4% to 29.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,652 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 19.4% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Oehl Elementary compare within the district?
Oehl Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 43 K–6 schools in San Bernardino City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Oehl Elementary rank in California?
Oehl Elementary ranks No. 2,763 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,652 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 Oehl Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 15 in reading and No. 28 in math among 43 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.3% meet the reading standard and 19.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Oehl Elementary compare with other schools in Highland?
Oehl Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Highland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HighlandHow does Oehl Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Oehl Elementary is No. 86 in reading and No. 119 in math proficiency among the 187 K–6 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Oehl ElementaryThis school | 23.5% | 39.1% |
| Belvedere Elementary | 27.0% | 37.6% |
| Cole Elementary | 21.9% | 31.2% |
