Waukena Joint Union Elementary
19113 Road 28, Tulare, CA 93274-8924
Summary
Waukena Joint Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 33rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 27.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
27.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 27.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,387/1,734 (20th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 950/1,735 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 220 |
| Low-Income Students | 185 (84.1%) |
| English Learners | 88 (40.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.3 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 3.8 points over the full period.
•Math -3.8 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 9.1% to 38.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,387 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 26.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 15.4% to 42.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 950 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 24.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Waukena Joint Union Elementary rank in California?
Waukena Joint Union Elementary ranks No. 1,387 of 1,734 in reading and No. 950 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Waukena Joint Union Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare?
Waukena Joint Union Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Tulare with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TulareHow does Waukena Joint Union Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Waukena Joint Union Elementary is No. 27 in reading and No. 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waukena Joint Union ElementaryThis school | 27.9% | 27.2% |
| Buena Vista Elementary | 32.5% | 41.5% |
| Liberty Elementary | 36.1% | 52.2% |
