Below Average
#7377 of 9,539 schools in CA
Browns Elementary
Elementary School · Browns Elementary · Rio Oso, CA
An elementary school in Rio Oso, CA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1248 Pacific Ave., Rio Oso, CA 95674
- Math 36% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browns Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Browns 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average515/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,063
Median home value
$593,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcum-illinois Union ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| South Sutter CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,485 | Compare → |
| Cobblestone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Rio Del Oro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Browns Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browns Elementary is listed in Browns Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browns Elementary
Browns Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Oso, CA, part of Browns Elementary, serving approximately 132 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,377 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browns Elementary
What grades does Browns Elementary serve?
Browns Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Browns Elementary?
Browns Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browns Elementary rank in CA?
Browns Elementary ranks #7,377 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Browns Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Browns Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Browns Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browns Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Browns Elementary a charter school?
No, Browns Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browns Elementary a Title I school?
No, Browns Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browns Elementary?
36.4% of students at Browns 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (530) 633-2523
- Area population (ZIP 95674)
- 992
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 95674; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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