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17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Summary
Paakuma K-8 is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
54.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 42.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 464/1,734 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 483/1,735 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 940 |
| Low-Income Students | 482 (51.3%) |
| English Learners | 55 (5.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math fell 2.9 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math +2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.2% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.9% to 57.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.5-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
24.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.6% 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 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 Paakuma K-8 compare within the district?
Paakuma K-8 is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in San Bernardino City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paakuma K-8 rank in California?
Paakuma K-8 ranks No. 464 of 1,734 in reading and No. 483 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Paakuma K-8 compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.9% meet the reading standard and 28.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paakuma K-8 compare with other schools in San Bernardino?
Paakuma K-8 is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in San Bernardino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San BernardinoHow does Paakuma K-8 compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Paakuma K-8 is No. 10 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 28 K–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Paakuma K-8This school | 42.0% | 54.8% |
| Hardy Brown College Prep | 32.9% | 42.8% |
| SOAR Charter Academy | 20.9% | 33.0% |
