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Schools in 96019 — Shasta Lake, California

96019 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.1 — 7.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.4 to 54.0, a 37.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.6
16.4 – 54.0
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
33.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 96019 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Central Valley High with a Scope Score of 54 and 26.4% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 96019 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 96019 averages 33.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 96019 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 96019
96019Shasta Lake4Developing
36.1/100
—
96021Corning8Developing
32.8/100
-3.4
96022Cottonwood4Developing
42.1/100
+6.0

School archetypes in 96019

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 96019 is classified as On the Rise — 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

All schools in 96019

#SchoolExceededScore
1Central Valley High
Gateway Unified Building Momentum
26.4%Solid
54/100
2Shasta Lake
Gateway Unified Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
38/100
3Grand Oaks Elementary
Gateway Unified On the Rise
10.2%Developing
36/100
4Mountain Lakes High
Gateway Unified Building Momentum
4.4%Needs Support
16/100

Schools in 96019 on the map

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 96019

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Shasta Lake good?
Shasta Lake's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.1/100, which is 7.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Shasta Lake?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Shasta Lake is Central Valley High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 26.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Shasta Lake schools compare to the state average?
Shasta Lake elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.4 to 54.0, a 37.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Shasta Lake?
Shasta Lake has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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