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#4611 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Evergreen Elementary
Elementary School · Yreka Union Elementary · Yreka, CA
A Yreka Union Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
416 Evergreen Ln., Yreka, CA 96097
- Math 40% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yreka), 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
$47,105
Median home value
$256,400
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siskiyou County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Northern United - Siskiyou CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Yreka Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Yreka Sda Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 43 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yreka Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evergreen Elementary is listed in Yreka Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary is a public elementary school in Yreka, CA, part of Yreka Union Elementary, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,611 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen Elementary
What grades does Evergreen Elementary serve?
Evergreen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen Elementary rank in CA?
Evergreen Elementary ranks #4,611 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Evergreen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Evergreen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Evergreen Elementary a charter school?
No, Evergreen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evergreen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Evergreen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Elementary?
74.6% of students at Evergreen 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (530) 842-4912
- Area population (ZIP 96097)
- 10,220
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 96097; 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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