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Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 31.7/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
31.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.2
27.6 – 39.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
33.7/100
213.1%25.2%
MiddleNeeds Support
27.8/100
17.9%25.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
33.7
avg score · 2 schools
Wasuma Elementary
Developing
40/100
Oakhurst Elementary
Needs Support
28/100
Middle
27.8
avg score · 1 school
Oak Creek Intermediate
Needs Support
28/100

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

2 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
25.2%
White
64.7%
Asian
1.4%
Black
0.1%
Other
8.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
70%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,742
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
814
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 39.1%
$9,879 → $13,742
Spending Efficiency
2.31
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 40%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$50,362–$95,442
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
47
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wasuma Elementary
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum
15.6%Developing
40/100
2Oakhurst 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oak 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary a good school district?
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.7/100, which is 12.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary is Wasuma Elementary with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 15.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary spend per student?
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary spends $13,742 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary range from $50,362–$95,442 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.