Waukena Joint Union Elementary School

About Waukena Joint Union Elementary School

Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is a public school located in Tulare County, California. It is part of the Waukena Joint Union Elementary School District, which serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school has been providing quality education for over 100 years.
At Waukena Joint Union Elementary School, students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and interests. The school offers a wide variety of classes and activities, including physical education, music, art, and computer science. In addition, the school has a strong focus on character development, offering a variety of clubs and activities that promote leadership, responsibility, and citizenship.
The school is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. It has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides counseling services for students who are struggling emotionally or academically.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential. The staff and faculty strive to create a positive, nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to learn and grow.

Address:	19113 Rd. 28 Tulare, CA 93274
Phone:	(559) 686-3328
Site:	waukenaschool.com
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	224 students

Overview Waukena Joint Union Elementary School

Waukena Joint Union Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Waukena Joint Union Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Waukena Joint Union Elementary School

Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is 0.19, 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.