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#7894 of 9,539 schools in CA

Hazel Fischer Elementary

Elementary School · Vallecito Union · Avery, CA

A Vallecito Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

PO Box 329, Avery, CA 95224

  • Math 43% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$17,854
Chronic Absenteeism49.4%

Students at Hazel Fischer Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hazel Fischer 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,270/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$59,167

College educated

67.2%

Homeownership

91.9%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Vallecito Union

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Albert A. Michelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–5Not available210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Vallecito Union

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazel Fischer Elementary is listed in Vallecito Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazel Fischer Elementary

Hazel Fischer Elementary is a public elementary school in Avery, CA, part of Vallecito Union, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,894 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazel Fischer Elementary

What grades does Hazel Fischer Elementary serve?

Hazel Fischer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hazel Fischer Elementary?

Hazel Fischer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Fischer Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Fischer Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazel Fischer Elementary rank in CA?

Hazel Fischer Elementary ranks #7,894 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hazel Fischer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazel Fischer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Hazel Fischer Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazel Fischer Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hazel Fischer Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hazel Fischer Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hazel Fischer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

48.9% of students at Hazel Fischer 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 – 5th
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Calaveras County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.4%
Area population (ZIP 95224)
265
Area median age
36.1
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 95224; 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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