Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Trinidad Union ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinidad Union ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Trinidad Union's student population of 169 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trinidad Union ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinidad Union is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinidad Union's ranking?
Trinidad Union is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Trinidad Union?
169 students attend Trinidad Union.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Trinidad Union students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trinidad Union?
Trinidad Union has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Trinidad Union offer ?
Trinidad Union offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Trinidad Union part of?
Trinidad Union is part of Trinidad Union Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School, Fall Break (School Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School. Dismissal for all (School Calendar)
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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