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#3879 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Delphic Elementary

Elementary School · Delphic Elementary · Montague, CA

An elementary school in Montague, CA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1420 Delphic Rd., Montague, CA 96064

  • Math 43% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$21,386
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Delphic Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Delphic 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated941/100K

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

$59,602

Median home value

$247,400

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montague ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–82.7 mi154Compare →
Covenant Chapel Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0private2–124.2 mi30Compare →
Northern United - Siskiyou CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–124.2 mi124Compare →
Yreka Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–84.3 mi53Compare →

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.

Delphic Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delphic Elementary is listed in Delphic Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delphic Elementary

Delphic Elementary is a public elementary school in Montague, CA, part of Delphic Elementary, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,879 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Delphic Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Delphic Elementary is a small, rural, one-building school district located in the Shasta Valley of northern California 1. The school is situated three miles from Yreka, described as a red schoolhouse surrounded by cow pastures 1. Established in 1916, the institution was originally created to educate students residing between Yreka and Montague 1. Currently, Delphic Elementary serves local students and functions as an alternative educational option for students living in neighboring school districts 1.
Sources (1)
  1. delphic.k12.ca.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delphic Elementary

What grades does Delphic Elementary serve?

Delphic Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Delphic Elementary?

Delphic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delphic Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Delphic Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delphic Elementary rank in CA?

Delphic Elementary ranks #3,879 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Delphic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Delphic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Delphic Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delphic Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Delphic Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Delphic Elementary a Title I school?

No, Delphic Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

64.5% of students at Delphic 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
62
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Siskiyou County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 96064)
4,696
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
44.4
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 96064; 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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