Arcata Elementary School District
School District · Arcata, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$41,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$41,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
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Arcata Elementary
Arcata · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#371 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$41,678
+$24,031 vs California median
District size
493 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Arcata Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcata Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunny Brae Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
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About Arcata Elementary
Arcata Elementary is a Arcata, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 493 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $41,678 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Arcata Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arcata Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Arcata Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 43.0% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
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Schools in Arcata Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Arcata Elementary with test data.
Schools in Arcata Elementary
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Arcata
- Total Enrollment
- 493
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arcata Elementary?
Arcata Elementary has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Arcata Elementary?
The average composite rating for Arcata Elementary is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Arcata Elementary?
Arcata Elementary spends $41,678 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Arcata Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Arcata Elementary is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Arcata Elementary?
Arcata Elementary is the highest-rated school in Arcata Elementary with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Arcata Elementary?
Across schools in Arcata Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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