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#458 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 5% in state

Chicago Park Community Charter

Elementary School · Chicago Park Elementary · Grass Valley, CA

A Chicago Park Elementary charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

15725 Mount Olive Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945

  • Math 45% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$14,281
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Chicago Park Community Charter score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

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

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chicago Park Community Charter 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,743/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), 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

$61,068

Median home value

$496,600

Median rent

$1,420/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

56.4%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chicago Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–80.0 mi121Compare →
Colfax ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7K–82.9 mi334Compare →
Alta Sierra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–53.9 mi331Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chicago Park Elementary

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chicago Park Community Charter is listed in Chicago Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chicago Park Community Charter

Chicago Park Community Charter is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Chicago Park Elementary, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chicago Park Community Charter

What grades does Chicago Park Community Charter serve?

Chicago Park Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Chicago Park Community Charter?

Chicago Park Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Park Community Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Park Community Charter is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chicago Park Community Charter rank in CA?

Chicago Park Community Charter ranks #458 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Chicago Park Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Chicago Park Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Chicago Park Community Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago Park Community Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Chicago Park Community Charter a charter school?

Yes, Chicago Park Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Chicago Park Community Charter a Title I school?

No, Chicago Park Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago Park Community Charter?

37.1% of students at Chicago Park Community Charter 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
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Nevada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
Area population (ZIP 95945)
27,675
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
49.4
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 95945; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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