School Profile · Douglas City
Douglas City Elementary: Low-income kids here outscore the state by 24 points. But the cohort loses ground from 3rd to 5th grade.
Douglas City posts numbers for its most vulnerable students that most schools don't reach overall. The trend line is the part worth a closer look.
100 School Road, 96024·Douglas City Elementary·Douglas City·Grades K-8·162 students·51% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(530) 623-6350·Website
Scope Score
65
🏫 Solid Base · Solid
ranked #717 statewide
Douglas City Elementary scores 65 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 86th percentile of 5,230 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “71% proficient” and call it done. Douglas City deserves a closer read. The school sits in Douglas City, where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 61.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
The equalizer · low-income proficiency
61.8%
of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
↑ the number zip-code rankings hide
The trajectory · grade 3→5
−6.6pp
proficiency falls 6.6pp between grade 3 and grade 5. The state average rises by +4.5pp over the same span.
↓ the part no ranking site shows you
61.8%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Douglas City's most underrated number
61.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Douglas City low-income: 61.8%State low-income: 38.2%
The 6 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
38.1%
State 21.6%
16.5pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
70.9%
State 42.9%
28.0pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-6.6pp
State -3.0pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
8.5%
State 18.1%
9.6pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.3%
State 1.7%
1.3pp below state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
20.0%
State 17.7%
2.3pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask the principal what changes between grade 3 and grade 5. The trajectory is the thing a tour will tell you more about than a spreadsheet.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic7.4%
White67.3%
Asian9.9%
Black1.9%
Other13.6%
GenderFemale 50.6%Male 49.4%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
162
458 below CA avg (~620)
Free/Reduced Lunch
51%
13pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
3 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,135
District avg: $13,766 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
20.0% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
At Douglas City Elementary in Douglas City, 61.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 61.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Douglas City Elementary outperforms its district average for low-income students by 0.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (58.8% Math proficient); White students (63.5% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 34 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income34 tested
ELA 61.8%·Math 58.8%· +0.0pp vs district
White52 tested
ELA 63.5%·Math 59.6%· +0.0pp 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
$44K
$41K below CA median
Median Home Value
$350K
$309K below CA median
Bachelor's+
18%
17pp 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
18.3 years avg experience
11 teachers
Teacher Credentials
100% 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%
38.1%
↑ vs CA 21.6% · 66th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
70.9%
↑ vs CA 42.9% · 71th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-6.6pp
↓ vs CA -3.0pp · 68th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
8.5%
↑ vs CA 18.1% · 66th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.3%
↑ vs CA 1.7% · 61th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
20.0%
↑ vs CA 17.7% · 29th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 19 | 32% | 53% | 11% | 5% | 84% | +41 |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 38% | 25% | 17% | 21% | 63% | +18 |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 36% | 43% | 7% | 14% | 79% | +31 |
| Grade 6 | 18 | 28% | 33% | 17% | 22% | 61% | +15 |
| Grade 7 | 16 | 19% | 50% | 25% | 6% | 69% | +21 |
| Grade 8 | 19 | 26% | 42% | 26% | 5% | 68% | +22 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 19 | 26% | 53% | 16% | 5% | 79% | +33 |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 33% | 17% | 21% | 29% | 50% | +8 |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 64% | 7% | 0% | 29% | 71% | +36 |
| Grade 6 | 18 | 39% | 17% | 33% | 11% | 56% | +21 |
| Grade 7 | 16 | 25% | 44% | 13% | 19% | 69% | +35 |
| Grade 8 | 19 | 42% | 37% | 16% | 5% | 79% | +47 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 33 | 45% | 30% | 18% | 6% |
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 | 34 | 61.8% | +0 | +24 |
| White | 52 | 63.5% | +0 | +2 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas City Elementary ← | — | 65 | 38.1% | 70.9% | −6.6 | 0.3% |
| California average | — | 44 | 21.6% | 42.9% | −3.0 | 1.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #408 → #616 → #444 → #1299 → #717
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,230 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas City Elementary a good elementary school?
Douglas City Elementary has a Scope Score of 65 out of 100, placing it in the 86th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #717 statewide. 38.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 16.5 percentage points above the California average of 21.6%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary 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 Douglas City Elementary's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 70.9% of students at Douglas City Elementary met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 38.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 32.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 38.1% 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. 114 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Douglas City Elementary rank in California?
Douglas City Elementary ranks #717 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 86th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 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.
Is Douglas City Elementary getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Douglas City Elementary decreases by 6.6 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Douglas City Elementary?
8.5% of students at Douglas City Elementary are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.1%. The suspension rate is 0.3%, 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 Douglas City Elementary compare to other schools in Douglas City?
Douglas City Elementary scores 65/100 (86th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 162 students. Use the schools in Douglas City page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Douglas City Elementary serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Douglas City Elementary in Douglas City, 61.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 61.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Douglas City Elementary outperforms its district average for low-income students by 0.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (58.8% Math proficient); White students (63.5% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 34 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.