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Ravenswood City Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 20.3/100

Ravenswood City Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 20.3/100 — 23.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy at 22/100, where 1.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $25,596 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 34.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
20.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
4.5
17.2 – 21.7
Avg Exceeded %
1.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
21.4/100
31.6%36.0%
MiddleNeeds Support
17.2/100
12.6%30.8%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
21.4
avg score · 3 schools
Belle Haven Elementary
Needs Support
21/100
Costano Elementary
Needs Support
21/100
Middle
17.2
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Ravenswood City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 21.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 4.5 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 34.7%, 16.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy leads the district at 22 with 1.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
81.9%
White
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
Black
5.3%
Other
11.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
81%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Ravenswood City Elementary spends $25,596 per student in current expenditures — $10,781 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$25,596
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,731
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 85.2%
$13,818 → $25,596
Spending Efficiency
0.79
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 55%Support 40%Other 5%
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
$70,064–$156,418
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
124
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (3)

Ravenswood City Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 21.4 — 22.4 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -5.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy with a Scope Score of 22 and 1.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
1.5%Needs Support
22/100
2Belle Haven Elementary
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
21/100
3Costano Elementary
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
21/100

Middle Schools (1)

Ravenswood City Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 17.2 — 23.3 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +0.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle with a Scope Score of 17 and 2.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
2.6%Needs Support
17/100

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 Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood City Elementary a good school district?
Ravenswood City Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 20.3/100, which is 23.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 1.9% 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 Ravenswood City Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Ravenswood City Elementary is Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy with a Scope Score of 22/100 and 1.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Ravenswood City Elementary spend per student?
Ravenswood City Elementary spends $25,596 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 Ravenswood City Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Ravenswood City Elementary range from $70,064–$156,418 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.