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Thelma Bedell Elementary

Santa Paula, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
santapaulausd.org1305 Laurel Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060(805) 933-8951
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

172 students tested

30.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.2% did.

  • Exceeded9.9%
  • Met20.9%
  • Nearly met23.3%
  • Not met45.9%

Math

172 students tested

22.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 26.5% did.

  • Exceeded7.6%
  • Met14.5%
  • Nearly met29.1%
  • Not met48.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year333316
Suspended in or out of school4.2% · 142.5% · 8
Suspensions239
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury146
Weapons30
Drugs00
Defiance only10
Other53

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall271309
Suspended out of school0.7% · 23.9% · 12
Suspended in school1.5% · 41.9% · 6
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

17.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted323307
Chronically absent23.2% · 7517.3% · 53

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Fringe

Enrollment

309 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino88.3%
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White8.4%
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Black or African American0.6%
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Asian1.6%
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Two or More Races0.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060142106112

District
Santa Paula Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
309 students
Teachers (FTE)
16.2

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