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Cuyama Elementary

Cuyama Joint Unified · Santa Barbara County · 2300 Highway 166, New Cuyama, CA 93254-9719

(661) 766-2642 · www.cuyamaunified.org

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3/10
#4130
Rank 4130 out of 5,722
Top 72%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3482 · 39th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4778 · 17th percentile
Science4/10 · #3759 · 33rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked away in the remote Cuyama Valley, this small K-8 school serves a tight-knit agricultural community where everybody genuinely knows everybody — the kind of place where teachers know each student by name and family. Math scores lag behind state averages, but English and science performance show more promise for a school serving such a rural, under-resourced area. Families who are drawn to wide-open spaces, a slower pace of life, and a close community where their kids won't get lost in the crowd may find Cuyama Elementary a surprisingly personal fit.

Student Demographics

65 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
48 (74%)
White
16 (25%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged51 (78%)
Students with Disabilities10 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

107
Enrollment
6
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
13.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5897 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.