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Wheatland

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 53.2/100

Wheatland has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 53.2/100 — 9.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wheatland Charter Academy at 64/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,778 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.6
45.0 – 63.5
Avg Exceeded %
24.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 3 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
57.3/100
227.6%8.3%
MiddleDeveloping
45.0/100
118.8%11.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Wheatland, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
57.3
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
45.0
avg score · 1 school
Bear River
Developing
45/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Wheatland's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 57.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 18.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.3%, 8.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Wheatland Charter Academy leads the district at 64 with 31.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Wheatland

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
32.2%
White
46.0%
Asian
0.8%
Black
3.7%
Other
17.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
54%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Wheatland spends $14,778 per student in current expenditures — $37 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,778
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,278
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$12,846 → $14,778
Spending Efficiency
3.60
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 52%Support 44%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

Elementary Schools (2)

Wheatland has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.3 — 13.5 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -2.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Wheatland Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 64 and 31.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wheatland Charter Academy
Wheatland Strong All-Around
31.4%Solid
64/100
2Lone Tree Elementary
Wheatland Culture First
23.8%Solid
51/100

Middle Schools (1)

Wheatland has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0 — 4.5 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -6.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Bear River with a Scope Score of 45 and 18.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bear River
Wheatland Building Momentum
18.8%Developing
45/100

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 Wheatland

  • 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 Wheatland a good school district?
Wheatland has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.2/100, which is 9.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.7% 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 Wheatland?
The highest-scoring school in Wheatland is Wheatland Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 31.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Wheatland spend per student?
Wheatland spends $14,778 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 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.