School Profile · Middletown
California Connections Academy North Bay: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
California Connections Academy North Bay posts 42% meeting the standard against 39% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
20932 Big Canyon Road, 95461 (opens in new tab)·Middletown Unified·Middletown·Grades K-12·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(800) 906-5166·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
42
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #937 statewide
California Connections Academy North Bay scores 42 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 58th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “42% proficient” and call it done. California Connections Academy North Bay deserves a closer read. It sits at the 58th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
California Connections Academy North Bay's low-income kids hit 52.9% proficiency in ELA — a number the same group reaches at 38.2% statewide. If you're trying to read past zip-code-driven test scores, that's the signal worth weighing.
As a charter, California Connections Academy North Bay enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
18.4%
State 16.8%
1.5pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
42.3%
State 39.3%
3.0pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
26.7%
State 18.5%
8.2pp above state avg
Suspension rate
1.1%
State 3.7%
2.5pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
California Connections Academy North Bay serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 43
Lake County International Charter
Middletown Unified · 0.3 mi
Solid
58/100
Minnie Cannon Elementary
Middletown Unified · 0.1 mi
Needs Support
29/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic33.3%
White45.8%
Asian2.1%
Black4.9%
Other13.9%
GenderFemale 51.4%Male 45.8%Non-binary 2.8%
Resources & Access
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,093
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$55,752 – $95,216
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At California Connections Academy North Bay in Middletown, 52.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.3% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. California Connections Academy North Bay outperforms its district average for low-income students by 12.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.4% Math proficient); White students (70.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 6.4 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 17 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Low-Income−6.4pp
29.4% vs 35.8% overall · n=17
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income17 tested
ELA 52.9%·Math 29.4%· +12.6pp vs district
White31 tested
ELA 70.0%·Math 41.9%· +20.1pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$79K
$6K below CA median
Median Home Value
$387K
$272K below CA median
Bachelor's+
31%
4pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.6 years avg experience
217 teachers · 0% first-year · 1% second-year
Teacher Credentials
89% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
18.4%
↑ vs CA 16.8% · 52th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
42.3%
↑ vs CA 39.3% · 52th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
26.7%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 39th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.1%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 7 | 13 | 15% | 23% | 46% | 15% | 38% | −9 |
| Grade 8 | 20 | 10% | 55% | 15% | 20% | 65% | +19 |
| Grade 11 | 28 | 21% | 39% | 14% | 25% | 61% | +14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 7 | 13 | 23% | 8% | 38% | 31% | 31% | −3 |
| Grade 8 | 20 | 25% | 10% | 25% | 40% | 35% | +3 |
| Grade 11 | 29 | 28% | 14% | 31% | 28% | 41% | +18 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 59 | 17% | 27% | 44% | 12% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 17 | 52.9% | +13 | +15 |
| White | 30 | 70.0% | +20 | +8 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy North Bay ← | — | 42 | 18.4% | 42.3% | — | 1.1% |
| Middletown Middle | 0.2 mi | 29 | 10.1% | 37.4% | −0.9 | 13.4% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1451 → #672 → #754 → #1107 → #937
What we can't show
- — Growth data isn't available — the state needs matched grades across years to compute it.
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is California Connections Academy North Bay a good middle school?
California Connections Academy North Bay has a Scope Score of 42 out of 100, placing it in the 58th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #937 statewide. 18.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are California Connections Academy North Bay's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 42.3% of students at California Connections Academy North Bay met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 18.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 18.4% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 66 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does California Connections Academy North Bay rank in California?
California Connections Academy North Bay ranks #937 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 58th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at California Connections Academy North Bay?
26.7% of students at California Connections Academy North Bay are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 1.1%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does California Connections Academy North Bay compare to other schools in Middletown?
California Connections Academy North Bay scores 42/100 (58th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. Use the schools in Middletown page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does California Connections Academy North Bay serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At California Connections Academy North Bay in Middletown, 52.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.3% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. California Connections Academy North Bay outperforms its district average for low-income students by 12.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.4% Math proficient); White students (70.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 6.4 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 17 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.