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Plumas Lake Elementary: Plumas Lake Elementary schools score 5.9 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 12.1 points.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 38.9/100

Plumas Lake Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.9/100 — 5.9 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Rio Del Oro Elementary at 46/100, where 23.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,608 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 8.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.7
31.3 – 46.0
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
42.7/100
222.1%7.2%
MiddleDeveloping
31.3/100
111.1%12.4%

Plumas Lake Elementary's elementary schools average 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average with a −12.1pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Plumas Lake Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
42.7
avg score · 2 schools
Rio Del Oro Elementary
Developing
46/100
Cobblestone Elementary
Developing
39/100
Middle
31.3
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Plumas Lake Elementary has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 38.9/100 — 5.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Plumas Lake Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.7.

District-wide elementary growth averages -12.1pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 14.7 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 8.9%, 9.0pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.2%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Rio Del Oro Elementary leads the district at 46 with 23.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
34.6%
White
35.2%
Asian
11.1%
Black
4.7%
Other
14.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
44%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Plumas Lake Elementary spends $11,608 per student in current expenditures — $3,207 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,608
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,348
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.2%
$10,255 → $11,608
Spending Efficiency
3.35
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%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
$61,121–$118,646
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
93
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Plumas Lake Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Plumas Lake Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 2.1 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -12.1pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Rio Del Oro Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 23.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rio Del Oro Elementary
Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
46/100
2Cobblestone Elementary
Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
39/100

Middle Schools (1)

Plumas Lake Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.3 — 11.3 points below the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -4.2pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Riverside Meadows Intermediate with a Scope Score of 31 and 11.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Plumas Lake Elementary Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
31/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake Elementary a good school district?
Plumas Lake Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.9/100, which is 5.9 points below the state average. 18.4% 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 Plumas Lake Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Plumas Lake Elementary is Rio Del Oro Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 23.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Plumas Lake Elementary spend per student?
Plumas Lake Elementary spends $11,608 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 Plumas Lake Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Plumas Lake Elementary range from $61,121–$118,646 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.