Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 31.7/100 — 12.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wasuma Elementary at 40/100, where 15.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,742 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 33.7/100 | 2 | 13.1% | 25.2% |
| Middle | Needs Support 27.8/100 | 1 | 7.9% | 25.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 33.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 12.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.2%, 7.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 7.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Wasuma Elementary leads the district at 40 with 15.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary spends $13,742 per student in current expenditures — $1,073 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.7 — 10.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Wasuma Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 15.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wasuma Elementary Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | Oakhurst Elementary Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary On the Rise | 10.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.8 — 12.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +9.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Oak Creek Intermediate with a Scope Score of 28 and 7.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Creek Intermediate Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary On the Rise | 7.9% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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