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#6194 of 9,539 schools in CA

Anderson Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Cascade Union Elementary · Anderson, CA

A Cascade Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1530 Spruce St., Anderson, CA 96007

  • Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$20,815
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Students at Anderson Heights Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,211/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,000

Median home value

$284,800

Median rent

$1,037/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North State Aspire AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–80.1 mi9Compare →
Independent Educational ProgramsPrivate · tuition5.2private1–120.8 mi43Compare →
Northern Summit Academy ShastaCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–120.9 mi196Compare →
Meadow Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.4 mi450Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cascade Union Elementary

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$20,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson Heights Elementary is listed in Cascade Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson Heights Elementary

Anderson Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Anderson, CA, part of Cascade Union Elementary, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,194 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson Heights Elementary

What grades does Anderson Heights Elementary serve?

Anderson Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Anderson Heights Elementary?

Anderson Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Heights Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson Heights Elementary rank in CA?

Anderson Heights Elementary ranks #6,194 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Anderson Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anderson Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Heights Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anderson Heights Elementary a charter school?

No, Anderson Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anderson Heights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Anderson Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Heights Elementary?

79.9% of students at Anderson Heights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Shasta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%
Area population (ZIP 96007)
25,009
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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