Junction Elementary School

98821 Highway 96
Somes Bar, CA 95568
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Junction Elementary School's student population of 23 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Junction Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(20-21)
<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junction Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junction Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
61%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Junction Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Junction Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Junction Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junction Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction Elementary School?
23 students attend Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Junction Elementary School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction Elementary School?
Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Junction Elementary School offer ?
Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction Elementary School part of?
Junction Elementary School is part of Junction Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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