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Centralia Elementary: Centralia Elementary averages 55.0/100 — 10.2 points above the state average.

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 55.0/100

Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 55.0/100 — 10.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Buena Terra Elementary at 73/100, where 48.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,164 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.0
42.6 – 72.6
Avg Exceeded %
31.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

Centralia Elementary's elementary schools average 55.0/100 — 10.2 points above the state average.

District Analysis

Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 55.0/100 — 10.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages +0.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 30.0 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 12.4%, 5.5pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Buena Terra Elementary leads the district at 73 with 48.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Centralia Elementary

4 Growth Engine3 Culture First1 High Ceiling

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Centralia Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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

Student demographics

Hispanic
54.7%
White
10.9%
Asian
17.7%
Black
1.9%
Other
14.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
68%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Centralia Elementary spends $13,164 per student in current expenditures — $1,651 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,164
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,044
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14%
$11,544 → $13,164
Spending Efficiency
4.18
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$56,653–$135,995
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
199
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Centralia Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (8)

Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.0 — 10.2 points above the state average of 44.8. 2 of 8 elementary schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Buena Terra Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 48.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Buena Terra Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
48.6%Strong
73/100
2Los Coyotes Elementary
Centralia Elementary High Ceiling
58.8%Strong
72/100
3George B. Miller Elementary
Centralia Elementary Culture First
32.3%Solid
56/100
4Danbrook Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
22.2%Solid
56/100
5San Marino Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
29.6%Developing
48/100
6Centralia Elementary
Centralia Elementary Growth Engine
12.8%Developing
47/100
7Raymond Temple Elementary
Centralia Elementary Culture First
28.0%Developing
45/100
8Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Centralia Elementary Culture First
22.1%Developing
43/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Centralia Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Centralia Elementary a good school district?
Centralia Elementary has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.0/100, which is 10.2 points above the state average. 31.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Centralia Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Centralia Elementary is Buena Terra Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 48.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Centralia Elementary spend per student?
Centralia Elementary spends $13,164 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Centralia Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Centralia Elementary range from $56,653–$135,995 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.