Whale Gulch Elementary School

About Whale Gulch Elementary School

Whale Gulch Elementary School is an elementary school located in the small town of Whale Gulch, California. The school serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, and is a part of the Whale Gulch Unified School District.
Whale Gulch Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of educational programs, including music, art, physical education, and technology. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student clubs and sports teams.
The school also has a strong focus on community involvement. The school works closely with local organizations to provide resources and support for students and families. The school also has a partnership with the Whale Gulch Public Library, where students can access a variety of books and other materials.
Whale Gulch Elementary School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment and helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	76811 Usal Rd. Whitethorn, CA 95589
Phone:	(707) 986-7131
Site:	leggett.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	31 students

Overview Whale Gulch Elementary School

Whale Gulch Elementary School serves 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Whale Gulch Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (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 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Whale Gulch Elementary School

Whale Gulch Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Whale Gulch Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.