Walt Tyler Elementary School

6801 Tyler Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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-4
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Walt Tyler Elementary School's student population of 24 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Walt Tyler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Tyler Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walt Tyler Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walt Tyler 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walt Tyler 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walt Tyler Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Walt Tyler 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%
Hispanic
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walt Tyler 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 Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
67%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Walt Tyler 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
67%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walt Tyler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Tyler Elementary School's ranking?
Walt Tyler Elementary School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walt Tyler Elementary School?
24 students attend Walt Tyler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Walt Tyler Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walt Tyler Elementary School?
Walt Tyler Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Walt Tyler Elementary School offer ?
Walt Tyler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Walt Tyler Elementary School part of?
Walt Tyler Elementary School is part of Pioneer Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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