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Nevada County Office of Education

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 32.3/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
32.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
5.7
29.6 – 35.3
Avg Exceeded %
11.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 3 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
30.8/100
29.9%9.5%
HighDeveloping
35.3/100
115.9%36.0%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Nevada County Office of Education, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
30.8
avg score · 2 schools
Forest Charter
Developing
32/100
High
35.3
avg score · 1 school
Bitney Prep High
Developing
35/100

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

1 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
9.5%
White
67.2%
Asian
0.7%
Black
0.3%
Other
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
17%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,834
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,388
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 150.2%
$7,527 → $18,834
Spending Efficiency
1.72
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 46%
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
$62,223–$111,385
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
22
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Forest Charter
Nevada County Office of Education On the Rise
11.5%Developing
32/100
2Twin 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bitney 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nevada County Office of Education a good school district?
Nevada County Office of Education has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.3/100, which is 11.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.9% 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 Nevada County Office of Education?
The highest-scoring school in Nevada County Office of Education is Bitney Prep High with a Scope Score of 35/100 and 15.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Nevada County Office of Education spend per student?
Nevada County Office of Education spends $18,834 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 Nevada County Office of Education?
Teacher salaries in Nevada County Office of Education range from $62,223–$111,385 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.