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#9393 of 9,539 schools in CA

Blosser Lane Elementary

Elementary School · Willits Unified · Willits, CA

A Willits Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1277 Blosser Ln., Willits, CA 95490

  • Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$17,364
Chronic Absenteeism53%

Students at Blosser Lane Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blosser Lane 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average646/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willits), 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

$67,069

Median home value

$383,900

Median rent

$1,243/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95490; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willits Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–51.1 mi152Compare →
SherwoodEnrollment path unverified6.8K–8Not available46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Willits Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blosser Lane Elementary is listed in Willits Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blosser Lane Elementary

Blosser Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Willits, CA, part of Willits Unified, serving approximately 321 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,393 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blosser Lane Elementary

What grades does Blosser Lane Elementary serve?

Blosser Lane Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Blosser Lane Elementary?

Blosser Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blosser Lane Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Blosser Lane Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blosser Lane Elementary rank in CA?

Blosser Lane Elementary ranks #9,393 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Blosser Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Blosser Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Blosser Lane Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blosser Lane Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Blosser Lane Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Blosser Lane Elementary a Title I school?

No, Blosser Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blosser Lane Elementary?

66.7% of students at Blosser Lane 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Mendocino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.0%
Area population (ZIP 95490)
14,627
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
42.9
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 95490; 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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