Serving 803 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction K-8 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction K-8's student population of 803 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junction K-8 is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5165 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction K-8's ranking?
Junction K-8 is ranked #5165 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Junction K-8 often compared to?
Junction K-8is often viewed alongside schools like William Mendenhall Middle School, Marylin Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction K-8?
803 students attend Junction K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Junction K-8 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction K-8?
Junction K-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Junction K-8 offer ?
Junction K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Junction K-8 part of?
Junction K-8 is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
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