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Centralia Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 55.5/100

Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 55.5/100 — 11.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Los Coyotes Elementary at 79/100, where 58.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,164 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.7
41.8 – 78.5
Avg Exceeded %
31.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 36.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.4%, 5.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Los Coyotes Elementary leads the district at 79 with 58.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Centralia Elementary

3 Growth Engine2 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Centralia Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise — 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
54.1%
White
10.9%
Asian
18.0%
Black
2.0%
Other
15.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
68%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Centralia Elementary spends $13,164 per student in current expenditures — $1,651 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,164
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,044
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14%
$11,544 → $13,164
Spending Efficiency
4.22
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
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
$56,653–$135,995
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
199
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (8)

Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.5 — 11.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 8 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +0.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Los Coyotes Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 58.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Los Coyotes Elementary
Centralia Elementary High Ceiling
7958.8%84.3%-9.9pp4.1%0.1%
2Buena Terra Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
7448.6%76.9%+10.5pp7.5%0.1%
3George B. Miller Elementary
Centralia Elementary Strong All-Around
5832.3%59.7%+1.6pp8.6%0.3%
4Danbrook Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
5122.2%47.1%+8.1pp16.4%0.9%
5San Marino Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
4829.6%44.8%+5.6pp18.8%0.7%
6Raymond Temple Elementary
Centralia Elementary Culture First
4828.0%48.9%-17.5pp14.5%0.1%
7Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Centralia Elementary Culture First
4522.1%45.1%-10.4pp10.1%1.4%
8Centralia Elementary
Centralia Elementary On the Rise
4212.8%35.2%+13.3pp19.5%0.5%

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 Centralia 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 Centralia Elementary a good school district?
Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.5/100, which is 11.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.8% 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 Centralia Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Centralia Elementary is Los Coyotes Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 58.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Centralia Elementary spend per student?
Centralia Elementary spends $13,164 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 Centralia Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Centralia Elementary range from $56,653–$135,995 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.