Pauma Elementary School

About Pauma Elementary School

Pauma Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pauma Valley, California. It is part of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment in which students can learn, grow, and develop.
At Pauma Elementary, students are encouraged to explore their interests and discover their unique talents. The school offers a variety of classes and activities, including physical education, music, art, and technology. The school also has a strong emphasis on literacy, with a focus on reading, writing, and comprehension.
Pauma Elementary also has a strong focus on character education. The school promotes values such as respect, responsibility, and integrity. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
Pauma Elementary is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school has an experienced and dedicated staff that is committed to helping each student reach their potential. The school also has strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations to help provide additional resources to students and their families.

Address:	33158 Cole Grade Rd. Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Phone:	(760) 742-3741
Site:	pauma.vcpusd.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	193 students

Overview Pauma Elementary School

Pauma Elementary School serves 193 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Pauma 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 ≤5% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Pauma Elementary School

Pauma 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 Pauma Elementary School is 0.40, 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.