Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District
School District · Oakhurst, California
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Evaluating Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Oakhurst Elementary
Oakhurst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wasuma Elementary
Ahwahnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Creek Intermediate
Oakhurst · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#672 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,184
+$537 vs California median
District size
814 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary ranks #672 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakhurst Elementary (5.0/10), Wasuma Elementary (4.8/10), and Oak Creek Intermediate (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakhurst Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Wasuma Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Creek Intermediate | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary is a Oakhurst, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 814 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $18,184 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakhurst Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Oakhurst
- Total Enrollment
- 814
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary spends $18,184 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
Oakhurst Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
Across schools in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
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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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