Little Lake City Elementary
Little Lake City Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 52.8/100 — 9.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cresson Elementary at 60/100, where 28.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,502 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 54.1/100 | 7 | 29.1% | 15.4% |
| Middle | Developing 48.2/100 | 2 | 20.7% | 15.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Little Lake City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Little Lake City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 54.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 15.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.4%, 2.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Cresson Elementary leads the district at 60 with 28.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Little Lake City Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Little Lake City Elementary are classified as Growth Engine 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Little Lake City Elementary spends $13,502 per student in current expenditures — $1,312 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 (7)
Little Lake City Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.1 — 10.4 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Cresson Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 28.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cresson Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Growth Engine | 28.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Lakeland Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 32.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Paddison Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 39.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Studebaker Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 27.9% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | William W. Orr Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 29.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 6 | Jersey Avenue Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Culture First | 24.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Lakeview Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Culture First | 21.4% | Developing 47/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Little Lake City Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.2 — 7.7 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +3.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Lakeside Middle with a Scope Score of 52 and 22.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Middle Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum | 22.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Lake Center Middle Little Lake City Elementary On the Rise | 18.7% | Developing 45/100 |
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 Little Lake City 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