Arcata Elementary vs Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake Union Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 4.9/10. Arcata Elementary is significantly larger with 253 students, about 1.6× the size of Blue Lake Union Elementary (160). In math proficiency, Arcata Elementary leads at 47.0%.
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Arcata Elementary
Arcata, CA
4.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
253 students
Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake, CA
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
160 students
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| Metric | Arcata Elementary | Blue Lake Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 2.9 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #7,800 of 9,557 | #1,792 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Arcata Elementary | Blue Lake Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arcata (95521) | Blue Lake (95525) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,324 | $65,250 |
| Median Home Value | $478,600 | $489,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,300 | $1,221 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.0% | 36.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | 21.9% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | — |