Teach Elementary

Summary:

Teach Elementary is a public middle school located in San Luis Obispo, California, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 167 students. It is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which is ranked 254 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Teach Elementary consistently outperforms the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Teach Elementary had 89.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 66.5% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, Teach Elementary had 91.62% of students proficient or better, compared to 57.64% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Additionally, Teach Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.6% to 15.9% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state average. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.93% to 18.92% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

When comparing Teach Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Templeton Middle, Mesa Middle, and Los Osos Middle, Teach Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic performance, has significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a more diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status. These factors contribute to Teach Elementary's exceptional reputation and make it a standout middle school in the San Luis Obispo area.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 165 Grand Ave.
       San Luis Obispo, CA  93405-1245


(805) 596-4100

District: San Luis Coastal Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,338 Help


Feeder schools for Teach Elementary:

Elementary:    Baywood Elementary
    Bishop's Peak Elementary
    C L Smith Elementary
    Del Mar Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  27.8 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Asian:
11.4%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Teach Elementary ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.12. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Teach Elementary has the smallest middle school student body size in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Asian (11.4%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Teach Elementary is 27.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Teach Elementary is $11,338, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Teach Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Teach Elementary 13th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Teach Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Luis Coastal Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Luis Coastal Unified 254th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Teach Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Teach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 99.41 9th 4809 99.8%
2005 99.05 8th 4822 99.8%
2006 99.04 6th 4818 99.9%
2007 99.11 3rd 5113 99.9%
2008 98.71 6th 5113 99.9%
2009 97.80 18th 5193 99.7%
2010 97.87 6th 5314 99.9%
2011 96.28 49th 5377 99.1%
2012 95.15 84th 5390 98.4%
2013 97.11 17th 5530 99.7%
2015 99.33 4th 5611 99.9%
2016 99.24 2nd 5614 100.0%
2017 99.47 1st 5692 100.0%
2018 99.28 4th 5662 99.9%
2019 99.10 6th 5789 99.9%
2021 98.96 9th 1417 99.4%
2022 99.05 18th 5883 99.7%
2023 98.96 25th 5874 99.6%
2024 99.12 13th 5862 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Teach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.74 13th 5264 99.8%
2024 99.84 9th 5511 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Teach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.87 3rd 5413 99.9%
2019 98.58 9th 5492 99.8%
2021 99.35 2nd 1267 99.8%
2022 98.54 26th 5635 99.5%
2023 98.70 22nd 5617 99.6%
2024 98.13 41st 5605 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Teach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.11 8th 5431 99.9%
2019 99.05 8th 5510 99.9%
2021 97.83 24th 1272 98.1%
2022 98.96 16th 5663 99.7%
2023 98.38 41st 5650 99.3%
2024 99.28 7th 5636 99.9%
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Rank History for White students at Teach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.24 3rd 2737 99.9%
2019 94.48 10th 2834 99.6%
2022 93.76 18th 2726 99.3%
2023 92.59 38th 2662 98.6%
2024 93.70 19th 2647 99.3%
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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.

Teach Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Monday, January 10, 2022

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Enrollment information for Teach Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 2 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1989 198 0 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1990 202 1 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 226 3 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1992 252 6 15 9 2 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 256 2 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 258 0 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 240 1 16 25 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 240 1 16 25 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 222 3 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 228 6 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 208 1 7 2 1 n/a n/a 2 221
2000 179 1 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 173 4 6 7 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 105 1 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2003 105 1 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2004 71 1 13 9 0 n/a n/a 1 95
2005 74 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 5 89
2006 72 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 2 88
2007 51 1 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2008 65 2 14 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 84
2009 56 2 12 0 0 0 1 0 71
2010 72 2 13 5 0 0 1 0 93
2011 91 0 13 8 0 0 3 0 115
2012 117 2 17 12 0 0 3 0 151
2013 118 2 17 11 0 0 8 0 156
2014 100 1 13 9 0 0 6 0 129
2015 137 0 20 16 0 0 9 0 182
2016 139 1 19 17 0 0 9 0 185
2017 128 2 24 16 0 0 12 0 182
2018 112 0 19 16 0 0 11 0 158
2019 105 0 19 21 0 0 11 0 156
2020 123 0 19 25 1 0 11 0 179
2021 123 1 17 25 2 1 13 0 182
2022 102 0 16 16 1 0 13 0 148
2023 117 0 19 12 1 0 18 0 167

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 Teach Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 8.0 29.3 n/a
1989 219 8.0 27.3 n/a
1990 230 10.7 21.4 n/a
1991 248 9.0 27.5 n/a
1992 284 9.1 31.2 6
1993 285 8.5 33.5 6
1994 287 9.4 30.5 3.8
1995 282 9.0 31.3 2.1
1996 282 9.0 31.3 2.1
1997 257 9.6 26.8 5.1
1998 250 9.1 27.5 6.8
1999 221 8.0 27.6 9.1
2000 196 7.0 28.0 5.6
2001 193 7.0 27.6 5.2
2002 124 5.0 24.8 0
2003 124 5.0 24.8 0
2004 95 3.0 31.7 9.6
2005 89 3.0 29.7 3.6
2006 88 3.0 29.3 7
2007 66 3.0 22.0 6.1
2008 84 3.5 24.0 13.1
2009 71 3.0 23.7 11.3
2010 93 3.0 31.0 11.8
2011 115 n/a n/a 17.4
2012 151 5.6 26.5 18.5
2013 156 5.4 28.8 14.1
2014 129 4.0 32.2 7
2015 182 6.0 30.3 14.3
2016 185 6.0 30.8 17.3
2017 182 6.0 30.3 12.1
2018 158 5.0 31.6 15.2
2019 156 5.0 31.2 14.7
2020 179 n/a n/a 14.5
2021 182 6.0 30.3 15.9
2022 148 6.0 24.6 18.9
2023 167 6.0 27.8 16.8

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 Teach Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 8.0 29.3 n/a
1989 219 8.0 27.3 n/a
1990 230 10.7 21.4 n/a
1991 248 9.0 27.5 n/a
1992 284 9.1 31.2 6
1993 285 8.5 33.5 6
1994 287 9.4 30.5 3.8
1995 282 9.0 31.3 2.1
1996 282 9.0 31.3 2.1
1997 257 9.6 26.8 5.1
1998 250 9.1 27.5 6.8
1999 221 8.0 27.6 9.1
2000 196 7.0 28.0 5.6
2001 193 7.0 27.6 5.2
2002 124 5.0 24.8 0
2003 124 5.0 24.8 0
2004 95 3.0 31.7 9.6
2005 89 3.0 29.7 3.6
2006 88 3.0 29.3 7
2007 66 3.0 22.0 6.1
2008 84 3.5 24.0 13.1
2009 71 3.0 23.7 11.3
2010 93 3.0 31.0 11.8
2011 115 n/a n/a 17.4
2012 151 5.6 26.5 18.5
2013 156 5.4 28.8 14.1
2014 129 4.0 32.2 7
2015 182 6.0 30.3 14.3
2016 185 6.0 30.8 17.3
2017 182 6.0 30.3 12.1
2018 158 5.0 31.6 15.2
2019 156 5.0 31.2 14.7
2020 179 n/a n/a 14.5
2021 182 6.0 30.3 15.9
2022 148 6.0 24.6 18.9
2023 167 6.0 27.8 16.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Teach Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,338

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Teach Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teach Elementary)93.396.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Luis Coastal Unified)68.162.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Teach Elementary)9596.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Luis Coastal Unified)72.365.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teach Elementary)10086
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Luis Coastal Unified)66.160.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Teach Elementary)9278
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Luis Coastal Unified)58.350.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Teach Elementary)9080
 10%
   5th Grade Science (San Luis Coastal Unified)47.943.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teach Elementary)88.986.7
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Luis Coastal Unified)71.563.7
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Teach Elementary)8086.7
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Luis Coastal Unified)62.454.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students156167
 7.1%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian1919
Hispanic2112
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White105117
 11.4%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%16.8%
 2%


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Students at Teach Elementary are 70% White, 11% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended Teach Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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