Plumas Lake Elementary
Plumas Lake Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — 3.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rio Del Oro Elementary at 46/100, where 23.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,608 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 43.7/100 | 2 | 22.1% | 7.2% |
| Middle | Developing 32.3/100 | 1 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Plumas Lake Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Plumas Lake Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -12.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 13.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.0%, 9.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Rio Del Oro Elementary leads the district at 46 with 23.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Plumas Lake Elementary spends $11,608 per student in current expenditures — $3,207 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 (2)
Plumas Lake Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.1 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -12.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rio Del Oro Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 23.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Del Oro Elementary Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum | 23.5% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Cobblestone Elementary Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 41/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Plumas Lake Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.3 — 8.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -4.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Riverside Meadows Intermediate with a Scope Score of 32 and 11.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 32/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Plumas Lake 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
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