Very Good
#2111 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Junction Elementary
Elementary School · Junction Elementary · Palo Cedro, CA
An elementary school in Palo Cedro, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
9087 Deschutes Rd., Palo Cedro, CA 96073
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Junction Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Junction 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Redding Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| North Cow Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Millville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Junction Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Junction Elementary is listed in Junction Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Junction Elementary
Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in Palo Cedro, CA, part of Junction Elementary, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,111 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Junction Elementary
What grades does Junction Elementary serve?
Junction Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Junction Elementary?
Junction Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Junction Elementary rank in CA?
Junction Elementary ranks #2,111 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Junction Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Junction Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Junction Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Junction Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Junction Elementary a charter school?
No, Junction Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Junction Elementary a Title I school?
No, Junction Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Junction Elementary?
26.3% of students at Junction 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
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (530) 547-3274
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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