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Elementary Schools in Shasta Lake, California

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 36.1/100

Shasta Lake, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.1/100 — 7.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Central Valley High at 54/100, where 26.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Shasta Lake schools average 13.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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 Shasta Lake schools compare

Shasta Lake's 4 ranked elementary schools average 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.

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

Chronic absenteeism in Shasta Lake averages 33.8%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Shasta Lake ranked by Scope Score

#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 Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
36/100
4Mountain Lakes High
Gateway Unified Building Momentum
4.4%Needs Support
16/100

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 Shasta Lake

  • 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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