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Email BoardWhale Gulch Elementary
76811 Usal Road, Whitethorn, CA 95589-8502
Summary
Whale Gulch Elementary is a good school.
75.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.5% |
| Reading State Rank | N/A |
| Math State Rank | N/A |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 36 |
| Low-Income Students | 28 (77.8%) |
| English Learners | 2 (5.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 17.3 points over the full period. Math fell 12.5 points from last year and rose 14.4 points over the full period.
•Math +14.4 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
Grade-level score distribution unavailable.
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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
Grade-level score distribution unavailable.
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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Whale Gulch Elementary compare within the district?
Whale Gulch Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Leggett Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Whale Gulch Elementary compare with other schools in Mendocino County?
Whale Gulch Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 K–8 schools in Mendocino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Mendocino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Whale Gulch ElementaryThis school | 37.5% | 75.0% |
| Leggett Valley Elementary | 23.1% | 24.2% |
