Nevada County Office of Education
Nevada County Office of Education has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 32.3/100 — 11.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bitney Prep High at 35/100, where 15.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $18,834 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 30.8/100 | 2 | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| High | Developing 35.3/100 | 1 | 15.9% | 36.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Nevada County Office of Education, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Nevada County Office of Education's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 5.7 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.3%, 0.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Bitney Prep High leads the district at 35 with 15.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Nevada County Office of Education
Hidden gems: 1 school in Nevada County Office of Education is classified as 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
Nevada County Office of Education spends $18,834 per student in current expenditures — $4,020 above 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)
Nevada County Office of Education has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.8 — 13.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +1.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Forest Charter with a Scope Score of 32 and 11.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Charter Nevada County Office of Education On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 2 | Twin Ridges Home Study Charter Nevada County Office of Education Culture First | 8.2% | Needs Support 30/100 |
High Schools (1)
Nevada County Office of Education has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.3 — 12.2 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Bitney Prep High with a Scope Score of 35 and 15.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitney Prep High Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 35/100 |
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 Nevada County Office of Education
- 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