Very Good
#2442 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Chrysalis Charter
Elementary School · Chrysalis Charter District · Palo Cedro, CA
A charter elementary school in Palo Cedro, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 709, Palo Cedro, CA 96073
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chrysalis Charter score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 48% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chrysalis 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average439/100K
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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
$123,237
Median home value
$539,800
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96073; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Junction ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| North Cow Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Columbia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 3.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chrysalis Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Chrysalis Charter is listed in Chrysalis Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chrysalis Charter
Chrysalis Charter is a public elementary school in Palo Cedro, CA, part of Chrysalis Charter District, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,442 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chrysalis Charter
What grades does Chrysalis Charter serve?
Chrysalis Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Chrysalis Charter?
Chrysalis Charter has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chrysalis Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Chrysalis Charter is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chrysalis Charter rank in CA?
Chrysalis Charter ranks #2,442 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chrysalis Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Chrysalis Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Chrysalis Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chrysalis Charter has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Chrysalis Charter a charter school?
Yes, Chrysalis Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chrysalis Charter a Title I school?
No, Chrysalis Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chrysalis Charter?
38.2% of students at Chrysalis 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
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (530) 547-9726
- Area population (ZIP 96073)
- 5,633
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 96073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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