Sundale Elementary
13990 Avenue 240, Tulare, CA 93274-9563
Summary
Sundale Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
52.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 345/1,734 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 269/1,735 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 840 |
| Low-Income Students | 332 (39.5%) |
| English Learners | 80 (9.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 6.5 points over the full period. Math rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.4% to 69.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.7% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.5% to 57.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.4% 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 Sundale Elementary rank in California?
Sundale Elementary ranks No. 345 of 1,734 in reading and No. 269 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sundale Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare?
Sundale Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Tulare with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TulareHow does Sundale Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Sundale Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 35 K–8 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sundale ElementaryThis school | 52.3% | 59.9% |
| Buena Vista Elementary | 32.5% | 41.5% |
| Liberty Elementary | 36.1% | 52.2% |
