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Paakuma K-8

17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy., San Bernardino, CA, 92407

About Paakuma K-8

Paakuma' K-8 is located at 17825 Sycamore Creek Parkway in Rosena Ranch. The school serves grades K-8 with an enrollment of 1,024 students. The student-teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 40% and reading proficiency is 53%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school fosters a culturally rich environment that integrates heritage into the daily learning experience. Property prices in this master-planned community range from $610,000 to $850,000. Parents share positive feedback regarding the school’s leadership and the variety of student leadership opportunities. This is one of the best middle schools in California.

Paakuma K-8 Contact Information

Address

17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy., San Bernardino, CA, 92407

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Phone

(909) 355-3137

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 53% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
984
Total Students
$118650
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2280 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paakuma K-8

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.43%
Asian 5.18%
Hispanic 64.74%
Black 9.45%
Two+ Races 5.39%
Native Am. 0.51%
White
14.43%
Asian
5.18%
Hispanic
64.74%
Black
9.45%
Two+ Races
5.39%
Native Am.
0.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 984
47.66%
469 Female
52.34%
515 Male

Student Population

984 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

328 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hosted the 2025 District Native American Heritage celebration, highlighting its unique cultural curriculum.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does the school serve?

Ans. Paakuma' is a unique K-8 site that allows students to stay on the same campus from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Q2. What is the meaning of the name?

Ans. The name honors local heritage and translates to "The Big Horn Sheep" in the Serrano language.

Q3. Is there a middle school sports program?

Ans. Middle school students can compete in district-wide leagues for volleyball, basketball, and track and field.

Q4. What is the 2025 cultural focus?

Ans. The school hosted the district's Native American Heritage celebration, showcasing student work in history and indigenous arts.

Q5. Are there elective classes?

Ans. Middle school scholars can choose from electives like robotics, Spanish, and advanced band to round out their education.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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