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Elementary Schools in Palo Cedro, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 53.6/100

Palo Cedro, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.6/100 — 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Foothill High at 61/100, where 26.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Palo Cedro schools average 24.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.8
46.0 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Palo Cedro schools compare

Palo Cedro's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6 — 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 46.0 to 60.8, a 14.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Foothill High with a Scope Score of 61 and 26.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Palo Cedro averages 13.4%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Palo Cedro

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Palo Cedro ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Foothill High
Shasta Union High Strong All-Around
26.7%Solid
61/100
2North Cow Creek Elementary
North Cow Creek Elementary Culture First
21.6%Solid
54/100
3Junction Elementary
Junction Elementary Building Momentum
24.9%Developing
46/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Palo Cedro

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Redding Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 586 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Palo Cedro

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Palo Cedro good?
Palo Cedro's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6/100, which is 9.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Palo Cedro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Palo Cedro is Foothill High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 26.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Palo Cedro schools compare to the state average?
Palo Cedro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 46.0 to 60.8, a 14.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Palo Cedro?
Palo Cedro has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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