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Oroville City Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 24.7/100

Oroville City Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 24.7/100 — 19.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Ophir Elementary at 34/100, where 11.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,777 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 36.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
24.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.2
16.4 – 33.6
Avg Exceeded %
7.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
28.0/100
49.2%34.0%
MiddleNeeds Support
18.2/100
24.2%41.7%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Oroville City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
28.0
avg score · 4 schools
Ophir Elementary
Developing
34/100
Wyandotte Academy
Needs Support
29/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
18.2
avg score · 2 schools
Ishi Hills Middle
Needs Support
20/100
The Studios @ Central
Needs Support
16/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Oroville City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 28.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 17.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 36.6%, 18.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 8.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Ophir Elementary leads the district at 34 with 11.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Oroville City Elementary

2 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Oroville City 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
21.0%
White
45.1%
Asian
11.1%
Black
4.2%
Other
18.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
83%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Oroville City Elementary spends $14,777 per student in current expenditures — $37 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,777
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,155
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 40.1%
$10,548 → $14,777
Spending Efficiency
1.67
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
$59,796–$114,343
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
131
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Oroville City Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.0 — 15.8 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -9.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Ophir Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 11.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ophir Elementary
Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
34/100
2Stanford Avenue Elementary
Oroville City Elementary On the Rise
6.9%Developing
31/100
3Wyandotte Academy
Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum
11.9%Needs Support
29/100
4Oakdale Heights Elementary
Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
18/100

Middle Schools (2)

Oroville City Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 18.2 — 22.3 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -1.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Ishi Hills Middle with a Scope Score of 20 and 5.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ishi Hills Middle
Oroville City Elementary On the Rise
5.2%Needs Support
20/100
2The Studios @ Central
Oroville City Elementary Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
16/100

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 Oroville 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Oroville City Elementary a good school district?
Oroville City Elementary has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.7/100, which is 19.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.5% 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 Oroville City Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Oroville City Elementary is Ophir Elementary with a Scope Score of 34/100 and 11.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Oroville City Elementary spend per student?
Oroville City Elementary spends $14,777 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 Oroville City Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Oroville City Elementary range from $59,796–$114,343 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.