Is El Tejon Elementary a good school?

El Tejon Elementary ranks 1690 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend El Tejon Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended El Tejon Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of El Tejon Elementary?

Students at El Tejon Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 43% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of El Tejon Elementary attend?

Students who attend El Tejon Elementary usually go on to attend Frazier Mountain High

El Tejon Elementary

Summary:

El Tejon Elementary is a public middle school located in Lebec, California, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 189 students. The school is part of the El Tejon Unified School District, which is ranked 771 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

El Tejon Elementary's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test), is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 16.98% (6th grade) to 42.11% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 45.82% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 15.79% (8th grade) to 26.42% (6th grade), compared to the state average of 31.57% to 35.02%. The school's performance in Science, as measured by CAST, also lags behind the state, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.81% (5th grade) to 25.86% (8th grade), compared to the state average of 28.95% to 32.68%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.3% in 2018-2019 to 34.2% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The analysis of El Tejon Elementary reveals several areas of concern, including declining academic performance, equity issues, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges. The school and district should prioritize targeted interventions and support to address these issues and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 5-8

4337 Lebec Rd.
Lebec, CA 93243-0876

(661) 248-6680

District: El Tejon Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1690^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,542

Students who attend El Tejon Elementary usually attend:

High:

Frazier Mountain High

Feeder schools for El Tejon Elementary:

Elementary:

Frazier Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.3%

White:

42.9%

Asian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details El Tejon Elementary ranks worse than 60.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.3%), White (42.9%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Tejon Elementary is 19.9. (See more...)

Compare El Tejon Elementary employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Tejon Elementary is $6,542.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Tejon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Tejon Elementary 1690^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See El Tejon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

El Tejon Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks El Tejon Unified 771^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for El Tejon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	46.54	853^rd	1769	51.8%
2005	51.46	779^th	1777	56.2%
2006	40.32	1001^st	1804	44.5%
2007	36.17	1219^th	1999	39.0%
2008	36.97	1244^th	2005	38.0%
2009	40.98	1184^th	2063	42.6%
2010	42.42	1242^nd	2179	43.0%
2011	52.32	1023^rd	2236	54.2%
2012	38.73	1399^th	2259	38.1%
2013	16.13	2100^th	2379	11.7%
2015	25.50	1807^th	2477	27.0%
2016	43.60	1285^th	2497	48.5%
2017	44.97	1253^rd	2508	50.0%
2018	39.36	1384^th	2480	44.2%
2019	43.93	1327^th	2715	51.1%
2021	29.09	628^th	894	29.8%
2022	20.79	2181^st	2740	20.4%
2023	22.69	2153^rd	2802	23.2%
2024	33.39	1690^th	2777	39.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.08	772^nd	1550	50.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.37	953^rd	2230	57.3%
2019	48.09	1072^nd	2369	54.7%
2021	35.11	475^th	721	34.1%
2022	19.97	2097^th	2458	14.7%
2023	27.39	1873^rd	2549	26.5%
2024	41.02	1341^st	2575	47.9%

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Rank History for Female students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.95	1207^th	2262	46.6%
2019	53.53	962^nd	2380	59.6%
2021	29.09	520^th	738	29.5%
2022	23.70	1895^th	2509	24.5%
2023	19.52	2114^th	2547	17.0%
2024	29.15	1711^th	2546	32.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.63	1468^th	1491	1.5%

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Rank History for Male students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.47	1328^th	2273	41.6%
2019	33.14	1518^th	2407	36.9%
2021	27.80	535^th	763	29.9%
2022	18.05	2152^nd	2527	14.8%
2023	27.23	1774^th	2558	30.6%
2024	37.39	1429^th	2547	43.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.75	1220^th	2072	41.1%
2019	51.38	901^st	2213	59.3%
2022	18.95	2050^th	2359	13.1%
2023	22.03	1950^th	2391	18.4%
2024	30.64	1625^th	2383	31.8%

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Rank History for White students at El Tejon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.36	1169^th	1496	21.9%
2019	27.43	1173^rd	1602	26.8%
2022	12.66	1409^th	1555	9.4%
2023	13.86	1364^th	1552	12.1%
2024	21.85	1216^th	1535	20.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for El Tejon Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	495	0	1	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1991	482	6	1	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1992	483	9	4	73	6	n/a	n/a	0	575
1993	540	4	5	78	1	n/a	n/a	0	628
1994	432	3	9	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
1995	505	6	6	66	4	n/a	n/a	0	587
1996	505	6	6	66	4	n/a	n/a	0	587
1997	501	8	4	71	4	n/a	n/a	0	588
1998	491	5	5	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	568
1999	494	3	6	57	4	n/a	n/a	1	565
2000	463	5	4	58	3	n/a	n/a	4	537
2001	460	5	2	54	8	n/a	n/a	31	560
2002	440	2	3	69	4	n/a	n/a	55	573
2003	440	2	3	69	4	n/a	n/a	55	573
2004	437	8	3	90	3	n/a	n/a	42	583
2005	424	5	6	80	5	n/a	n/a	38	558
2006	389	4	7	85	3	n/a	n/a	30	518
2007	337	5	5	90	2	n/a	n/a	35	474
2008	228	3	4	56	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
2009	310	2	3	90	2	0	29	0	436
2010	281	0	3	107	3	0	20	0	414
2011	225	1	5	87	5	1	18	0	342
2012	31	0	2	58	1	0	143	0	235
2013	106	0	4	48	0	1	11	0	170
2014	128	2	2	65	3	1	18	0	219
2015	104	2	2	72	1	1	14	0	196
2016	117	1	1	76	5	1	17	0	218
2017	115	2	2	90	8	1	6	0	224
2018	121	1	3	81	3	0	5	0	214
2019	104	2	2	84	3	0	10	0	205
2020	75	0	1	90	2	0	10	0	178
2021	78	0	2	93	1	0	8	0	182
2022	75	1	3	97	1	0	9	0	186
2023	81	2	5	95	0	1	5	0	189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Tejon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	548	22.0	24.9	n/a
1991	541	23.0	23.5	n/a
1992	575	23.4	24.5	29.9
1993	628	25.9	24.2	25
1994	497	22.0	22.6	30.4
1995	587	21.0	28.0	34.2
1996	587	21.0	28.0	34.2
1997	588	20.5	28.7	40.3
1998	568	19.7	28.8	39.8
1999	565	24.2	23.3	37.8
2000	537	23.8	22.6	36.6
2001	560	25.0	22.4	38.4
2002	573	24.0	23.9	43.6
2003	573	24.0	23.9	43.6
2004	583	23.0	25.3	38.6
2005	558	23.0	24.3	40
2006	518	21.0	24.7	38.9
2007	474	19.0	24.9	45.6
2008	293	19.5	15.0	59.7
2009	436	17.3	22.9	45.4
2010	414	17.0	24.3	57
2011	342	n/a	n/a	52.6
2012	235	9.0	26.1	98.7
2013	170	6.0	28.3	57.1
2014	219	10.5	20.8	60.7
2015	196	9.0	21.7	66.8
2016	218	9.0	24.2	63.8
2017	224	9.3	24.0	65.6
2018	214	9.8	21.7	66.8
2019	205	9.0	22.7	65.9
2020	178	n/a	n/a	72.5
2021	182	9.3	19.5	66.5
2022	186	9.2	20.1	79
2023	189	9.4	19.9	86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Tejon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	548	22.0	24.9	n/a
1991	541	23.0	23.5	n/a
1992	575	23.4	24.5	29.9
1993	628	25.9	24.2	25
1994	497	22.0	22.6	30.4
1995	587	21.0	28.0	34.2
1996	587	21.0	28.0	34.2
1997	588	20.5	28.7	40.3
1998	568	19.7	28.8	39.8
1999	565	24.2	23.3	37.8
2000	537	23.8	22.6	36.6
2001	560	25.0	22.4	38.4
2002	573	24.0	23.9	43.6
2003	573	24.0	23.9	43.6
2004	583	23.0	25.3	38.6
2005	558	23.0	24.3	40
2006	518	21.0	24.7	38.9
2007	474	19.0	24.9	45.6
2008	293	19.5	15.0	59.7
2009	436	17.3	22.9	45.4
2010	414	17.0	24.3	57
2011	342	n/a	n/a	52.6
2012	235	9.0	26.1	98.7
2013	170	6.0	28.3	57.1
2014	219	10.5	20.8	60.7
2015	196	9.0	21.7	66.8
2016	218	9.0	24.2	63.8
2017	224	9.3	24.0	65.6
2018	214	9.8	21.7	66.8
2019	205	9.0	22.7	65.9
2020	178	n/a	n/a	72.5
2021	182	9.3	19.5	66.5
2022	186	9.2	20.1	79
2023	189	9.4	19.9	86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for El Tejon Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$6,542

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on El Tejon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1327^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2153^rd of 2802 Middle schools	28%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Elementary)	31.1	32.7	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Unified)	31.1	32.7	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Elementary)	15.6	20.4	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Unified)	15.6	20.4	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (El Tejon Elementary)	22.2	20.4	1.8%
5th Grade Science (El Tejon Unified)	22.2	20.4	1.8%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Elementary)	47.6	43.8	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Unified)	47.6	43.8	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Elementary)	28.6	10.4	18.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Unified)	28.6	10.4	18.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Elementary)	56.6	35.9	20.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Unified)	56.6	35.9	20.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Elementary)	34.6	9.6	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Unified)	34.6	9.6	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Elementary)	43.4	17.5	25.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Tejon Unified)	43.4	17.5	25.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Elementary)	21.2	5	16.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (El Tejon Unified)	21.2	5	16.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (El Tejon Elementary)	24.5	10	14.5%
8th Grade Science (El Tejon Unified)	24.5	10	14.5%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	189	7.8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	84	95	13.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	104	81	22.1%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.9%	86.8%	20.9%

Schools Near El Tejon Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
El Tejon Elementary	Public	5-8	4337 Lebec Rd.	Lebec	93243	Kern County	El Tejon Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 248-6680	189	9	19.9	86.8%	81 (42.9%)	2 (1.1%)	95 (50.3%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	33.4	1690^th of 2777 public middle schools	39.1%		22.7	2153^rd of 2802 public middle schools	23.2%	463	14.8	25.9	20.5	33.3	17.0	42.1	38.6	33.0	16.7	26.4	19.3	15.8	19.5	$6,542

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Student/Teacher Ratio El Tejon Elementary

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Impact of COVID-19 on El Tejon Elementary

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Schools Near El Tejon Elementary