D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Whitethorn Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 16851 Briceland-Thorn Rd., Whitethorn, CA 95589
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 10% proficient · 10th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
19
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 17th percentile, math 3rd percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−18 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−27 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 16851 Briceland-Thorn Rd.
City Whitethorn
ZIP Code 95589
District 0637590
NCES School ID 063759006370
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95589

Understanding the community around Whitethorn Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,199
Per Capita Income $24,575
Poverty Rate 48.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 8.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School or Higher 86.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $411,500
Median Rent $1,075
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitethorn Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.8%
American Indian 15.8%
Two or More Races 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 19
Teachers (FTE) 1.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitethorn Elementary?
Whitethorn Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whitethorn Elementary?
Whitethorn Elementary has 19 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Whitethorn Elementary serve?
Whitethorn Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitethorn Elementary receive per student?
Whitethorn Elementary receives $18,483 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitethorn Elementary in 95589 ▼
Avg Home Value
$358,686
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,305
1-Year Change
-7.8%
% Renters
22.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026