Semitropic Elementary

Semitropic Elementary sits in the agricultural heartland of Kern County, serving a tight-knit farming community where families tend to have deep roots in the area. The school faces real academic challenges — particularly in math, where it ranks in the 4th percentile statewide — making it a better fit for families who are prepared to supplement learning at home or seek additional tutoring support. Wasco itself is a small, working-class town surrounded by fields and orchards, and the school reflects that close community feel, even as it works to strengthen its academic outcomes.