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Wheatland: Wheatland schools score 8.1 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 2.3 points.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 52.9/100

Wheatland has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 52.9/100 — 8.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Wheatland Charter Academy at 65/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,778 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
52.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.3
44.3 – 64.6
Avg Exceeded %
24.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 3 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
57.3/100
227.6%8.2%
MiddleDeveloping
44.3/100
118.8%11.4%

Wheatland's elementary schools average 57.3/100 — 12.4 points above the state average with a −2.3pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Wheatland, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
57.3
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
44.3
avg score · 1 school
Bear River
Developing
44/100

District Analysis

Wheatland has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 52.9/100 — 8.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Wheatland's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 57.3.

District-wide elementary growth averages -2.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 20.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 9.3%, 8.6pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Wheatland Charter Academy leads the district at 65 with 31.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Wheatland

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
28.7%
White
48.7%
Asian
1.0%
Black
4.7%
Other
16.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
53%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Wheatland spends $14,778 per student in current expenditures — $37 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,778
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,278
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$12,846 → $14,778
Spending Efficiency
3.58
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 52%Support 44%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

For the data nerds

Every school in Wheatland

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Wheatland has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.3 — 12.4 points above the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -2.3pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Wheatland Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 65 and 31.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wheatland Charter Academy
Wheatland Strong All-Around
31.4%Solid
65/100
2Lone Tree Elementary
Wheatland Culture First
23.8%Developing
50/100

Middle Schools (1)

Wheatland has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.3 — within 1.6 points of the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -6.0pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Bear River with a Scope Score of 44 and 18.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bear River
Wheatland Building Momentum
18.8%Developing
44/100
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 Wheatland

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 Wheatland a good school district?
Wheatland has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.9/100, which is 8.1 points above the state average. 24.7% 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 Wheatland?
The highest-scoring school in Wheatland is Wheatland Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 31.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Wheatland spend per student?
Wheatland spends $14,778 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 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.