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Lost Hills Union Elementary

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At a glance

775^thof 1,543 California districts▲ 88

Better than 49% of California districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1Grades K-8

20951 Pavilion Way
Lost Hills, CA 93249-0158·(661) 797-2941·All California district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 49.8% of districts

Schools

291

Students

Top rankedA. M. Thomas Middle1325^th of 2,761 California middle schools

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Biggest riser

Lost Hills Elementary up 489 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Lost Hills Union Elementary district in California consists of two schools, Lost Hills Elementary (grades K-5) and A. M. Thomas Middle (grades 6-8), serving a total of 291 students in a high-poverty area where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing the two schools reveals complementary strengths. A. M. Thomas Middle stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate and stronger performance in English Language Arts, particularly in 7th grade where it exceeds the state average. Lost Hills Elementary has a more favorable student-teacher ratio and performs slightly better in mathematics. Both schools spend significantly more per student than the national average, yet overall academic proficiency in core subjects remains below state averages, with science being the weakest area district-wide.

Key takeaways for parents include the district's notable success in maintaining student attendance well above the state average, a significant achievement given the economic challenges. The middle school's higher state ranking and consistent improvement trend are positive indicators. The performance gap between high per-student spending and academic results suggests the district is actively investing in resources, with potential for further growth by sharing best practices like the middle school's attendance strategies and 7th grade ELA success across all grades.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lost Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	14821 Primary Ct.	Lost Hills	93249	Kern County	Lost Hills Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 797-2626	201	11	18.0	98.5%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	198 (98.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.6	3109^th of 5857 public elementary schools	46.9%		34.1	3598^th of 5869 public elementary schools	38.7%	489	21.4		21.4	32.3	47.1	46.4				41.9	45.2	32.4	32.1				36.6	$63,685	$60,804	$2,881
A. M. Thomas Middle	Public	6-8	20979 Lobos Ct.	Lost Hills	93249	Kern County	Lost Hills Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 797-2626	90	3	29.5	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (97.8%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.1	1325^th of 2761 public middle schools	52.0%		44.9	1315^th of 2783 public middle schools	52.7%	10		19.2	19.2				40.6	55.2	46.2	47.1				31.3	34.5	23.1	29.9	$63,679	$60,798	$2,881

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kern County Office of Education	0.68 mi	7
Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills District	0.92 mi	1
Semitropic Elementary	10.89 mi	1	1450^th
Wasco Union Elementary	18.92 mi	6	1250^th
Buttonwillow Union Elementary	19.53 mi	1	1407^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.