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Elementary Schools in Shingle Springs, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 64.7/100

Shingle Springs, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.7/100 — 20.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Miller's Hill at 74/100, where 43.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Shingle Springs schools average 33.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
64.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.9
55.0 – 73.9
Avg Exceeded %
33.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Shingle Springs schools compare

Shingle Springs's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.7 — 20.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.0 to 73.9, a 18.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Miller's Hill with a Scope Score of 74 and 43.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Shingle Springs schools average 33.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Shingle Springs averages 9.6%, which is above 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%)

School archetypes in Shingle Springs

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Shingle Springs ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Miller's Hill
Latrobe Strong All-Around
43.2%Strong
74/100
2Ponderosa High
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
29.9%Solid
65/100
3Buckeye Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
28.2%Solid
55/100

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.

Private Schools in Shingle Springs

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Independent Trails
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 9 students
5:1Private
Cameron Park Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 2 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Shingle Springs

  • 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 Shingle Springs good?
Shingle Springs's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.7/100, which is 20.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.8% 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 Shingle Springs?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Shingle Springs is Miller's Hill with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 43.2% 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 Shingle Springs schools compare to the state average?
Shingle Springs elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 55.0 to 73.9, a 18.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Shingle Springs?
Shingle Springs has 3 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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