Wheatland
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 57.3/100 | 2 | 27.6% | 8.3% |
| Middle | Developing 45.0/100 | 1 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Wheatland, top-scoring shown first.
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
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Student demographics
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.
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheatland Charter Academy Wheatland Strong All-Around | 31.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Lone 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear River Wheatland Building Momentum | 18.8% | Developing 45/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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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
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