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Email BoardSan Joaquin Elementary
8535 South Ninth, San Joaquin, CA 93660
Summary
San Joaquin Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 22nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
22.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,567/1,734 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,137/1,735 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 518 |
| Low-Income Students | 498 (96.1%) |
| English Learners | 284 (54.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 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 10.4% to 25.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,567 of 1,734 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
11.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 19.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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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 15.6% to 30.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,137 of 1,735 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
17.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.3% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 San Joaquin Elementary compare within the district?
San Joaquin Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Golden Plains Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Joaquin Elementary rank in California?
San Joaquin Elementary ranks No. 1,567 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,137 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 San Joaquin Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 19.9% meet the reading standard and 22.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Joaquin Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
San Joaquin Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 24 in math proficiency among the 30 K–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin ElementaryThis school | 22.4% | 20.2% |
| Cantua Elementary | 24.8% | 25.3% |
| Helm Elementary | 30.3% | 56.3% |
