McKittrick Elementary

Summary:

McKittrick Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the rural town of McKittrick, California, with a student population of 79. Despite its small size, the school has shown consistent academic performance, outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels.

One key area of focus for McKittrick Elementary is addressing its fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 10.3% to 31.4% over the past few years. While the school's most recent rate of 18.5% is an improvement, it remains higher than the state's overall chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.81% in 2020-2021 to 54.43% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 15.8, may be a contributing factor to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Parkview Elementary and Conley Elementary, McKittrick Elementary demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in its proficiency rates. Examining the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for McKittrick Elementary to further enhance its educational outcomes and address the challenges it faces, such as chronic absenteeism and supporting its growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public K-8

23250 Second St.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251-0277

(661) 762-7303

District: McKittrick Elementary

Students who attend McKittrick Elementary usually attend:

High:

Taft Union High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

Hispanic:

36.7%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKittrick Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.76. (See more...)

Compare Details McKittrick Elementary ranks better than 77.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (57%), Hispanic (36.7%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKittrick Elementary is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare McKittrick Elementary employs 5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McKittrick Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks McKittrick Elementary 628^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See McKittrick Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for McKittrick Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2007	28.48	3676^th	5113	28.1%
2022	73.76	1464^th	5883	75.1%

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Rank History for McKittrick Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2006	43.54	931^st	1804	48.4%
2022	59.36	912^th	2740	66.7%
2024	73.16	628^th	2777	77.4%

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McKittrick Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	37	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
1989	35	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1990	32	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
1991	37	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1992	34	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1993	30	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	39
1994	35	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
1995	45	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
1996	45	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
1997	52	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
1998	56	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1999	56	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2000	51	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2001	45	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2002	47	5	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	61
2003	47	5	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	61
2004	53	4	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2005	54	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	60
2006	53	0	0	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	66
2007	51	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	60
2008	67	n/a	n/a	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	72
2009	72	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	75
2010	68	0	0	2	1	0	1	0	72
2011	70	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	73
2012	68	0	1	3	1	0	1	0	74
2013	62	0	0	2	4	0	4	0	72
2014	62	0	0	3	2	0	3	0	70
2015	66	0	0	8	2	0	2	0	78
2016	65	0	0	8	1	0	1	0	75
2017	61	0	0	13	1	0	2	0	77
2018	58	0	1	14	0	0	4	0	77
2019	57	0	1	14	0	0	2	0	74
2020	60	3	1	13	0	0	2	0	79
2021	48	3	1	14	0	0	1	0	67
2022	47	3	1	28	0	0	1	0	80
2023	45	3	1	29	0	0	1	0	79

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKittrick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	46	4.0	11.5	n/a
1989	43	4.0	10.7	n/a
1990	39	4.0	9.7	n/a
1991	43	4.0	10.7	n/a
1992	40	4.1	9.7	65
1993	39	3.6	10.8	48.7
1994	50	3.6	13.9	58
1995	50	3.6	13.9	40
1996	50	3.6	13.9	40
1997	53	3.6	14.7	24.5
1998	59	3.6	16.4	32.2
1999	58	3.8	15.3	25.9
2000	57	4.0	14.3	26.3
2001	54	4.0	13.5	53.7
2002	61	4.0	15.3	38.3
2003	61	4.0	15.3	38.3
2004	66	4.0	16.5	27.3
2005	60	4.0	15.0	25
2006	66	4.0	16.5	13.6
2007	60	4.0	15.0	16.7
2008	72	5.0	14.4	18.1
2009	75	5.0	15.0	14.7
2010	72	5.0	14.4	15.3
2011	73	n/a	n/a	23.3
2012	74	5.0	14.8	n/a
2013	72	5.0	14.4	16.7
2014	70	5.0	14.0	0
2015	78	5.0	15.6	14.1
2016	75	5.0	15.0	22.7
2017	77	5.0	15.4	20.8
2018	77	5.0	15.4	35.1
2019	74	5.0	14.8	36.5
2020	79	n/a	n/a	40.5
2021	67	5.0	13.4	38.8
2022	80	5.0	16.0	46.3
2023	79	5.0	15.8	54.4

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 McKittrick Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	46	4.0	11.5	n/a
1989	43	4.0	10.7	n/a
1990	39	4.0	9.7	n/a
1991	43	4.0	10.7	n/a
1992	40	4.1	9.7	65
1993	39	3.6	10.8	48.7
1994	50	3.6	13.9	58
1995	50	3.6	13.9	40
1996	50	3.6	13.9	40
1997	53	3.6	14.7	24.5
1998	59	3.6	16.4	32.2
1999	58	3.8	15.3	25.9
2000	57	4.0	14.3	26.3
2001	54	4.0	13.5	53.7
2002	61	4.0	15.3	38.3
2003	61	4.0	15.3	38.3
2004	66	4.0	16.5	27.3
2005	60	4.0	15.0	25
2006	66	4.0	16.5	13.6
2007	60	4.0	15.0	16.7
2008	72	5.0	14.4	18.1
2009	75	5.0	15.0	14.7
2010	72	5.0	14.4	15.3
2011	73	n/a	n/a	23.3
2012	74	5.0	14.8	n/a
2013	72	5.0	14.4	16.7
2014	70	5.0	14.0	0
2015	78	5.0	15.6	14.1
2016	75	5.0	15.0	22.7
2017	77	5.0	15.4	20.8
2018	77	5.0	15.4	35.1
2019	74	5.0	14.8	36.5
2020	79	n/a	n/a	40.5
2021	67	5.0	13.4	38.8
2022	80	5.0	16.0	46.3
2023	79	5.0	15.8	54.4

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKittrick Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	74	79	6.8%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	14	29	107.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	57	45	21.1%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	54.4%	17.9%

Schools Near McKittrick 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)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% DTP (2022)	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 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	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	% Completely Immunized KG	% DTP KG	Total
McKittrick Elementary	Public	K-8	23250 Second St.	Mc Kittrick	93251	Kern County	McKittrick Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 762-7303	79	5	15.8	54.4%	45 (57.0%)	3 (3.8%)	29 (36.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)		27.3	22.2	45.5				54.6	54.6	53.9	36.4				72.7	45.5	44.2
Buttonwillow Elementary	Public	K-8	42600 Hwy 58	Buttonwillow	93206	Kern County	Buttonwillow Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 764-5166	313	21	15.0	91.4%	17 (5.4%)	6 (1.9%)	288 (92.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.9	5554^th of 5862 public elementary schools	5.3%		11.4	5619^th of 5874 public elementary schools	4.3%	65	0.0	15.0	8.1	17.9	14.8	3.0	20.0	23.3	56.8	23.7	28.6	25.9	0.0	11.1	3.5	25.0	15.5			$13,647
Midway Elementary	Public	K-8	259 F St.	Fellows	93224	Kern County	Midway Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 768-4344	85	5	17.0	55.3%	68 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (15.3%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)			72.7							58.5							57.5
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-3	318 Taylor St.	Taft	93268	Kern County	Taft City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 763-4236	243	10	24.5	98.4%	23 (9.5%)	2 (0.8%)	217 (89.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				19.4						19.4	17.5						17.5			$10,266
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	2-5	811 Sixth St.	Taft	93268	Kern County	Taft City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 763-3113	475	21	22.8	89.1%	128 (26.9%)	3 (0.6%)	334 (70.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	23.7	4489^th of 5862 public elementary schools	23.4%		22.8	4589^th of 5874 public elementary schools	21.9%	100	21.8		21.8		27.6	31.4				29.4		19.4	17.9				18.7			$10,748
Parkview Elementary	Public	K-3	520 A St.	Taft	93268	Kern County	Taft City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 763-4164	330	15	22.2	80.9%	156 (47.3%)	5 (1.5%)	162 (49.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)				27.4						27.4	45.2						45.2	95.7	95.7	$10,138
Taft Primary	Public	K-3	212 Lucard St.	Taft	93268	Kern County	Taft City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 765-4151	247	11	22.6	89.5%	53 (21.5%)	2 (0.8%)	185 (74.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)				22.0						22.0	16.0						16.0			$11,430
Elk Hills Elementary	Public	K-8	501 Kern St.	Tupman	93276	Kern County	Elk Hills Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 765-7431	163	9	17.9	77.9%	135 (82.8%)	2 (1.2%)	22 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	35.3	3487^th of 5862 public elementary schools	40.5%		28.7	4003^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	31.9%	516	21.1	11.1	16.2	33.3	20.8	42.1	36.8	27.8	33.3	31.9	33.3	29.2	31.6	36.8	15.8	16.7	27.4			$11,101
Conley Elementary	Public	K-3	623 Rose Ave.	Taft	93268	Kern County	Taft City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 765-4117	312	13	24.2	91.0%	54 (17.3%)	3 (1.0%)	251 (80.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)				37.8						37.8	43.2						43.2	94.7	94.7	$10,280

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What schools do graduates of McKittrick Elementary attend?

Students who attend McKittrick Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Taft Union High

How many students attend McKittrick Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended McKittrick Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McKittrick Elementary?

Students at McKittrick Elementary are 57% White, 37% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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