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#5872 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mccloud Elementary
Elementary School · Mccloud Union Elementary · Mccloud, CA
A Mccloud Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 700, Mccloud, CA 96057
- Math 16% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mccloud Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mccloud Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low237/100K
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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
$46,250
Median home value
$317,600
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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Mccloud Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccloud Elementary is listed in McCloud Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccloud Elementary
Mccloud Elementary is a public elementary school in Mccloud, CA, part of Mccloud Union Elementary, serving approximately 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,872 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccloud Elementary
What grades does Mccloud Elementary serve?
Mccloud Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mccloud Elementary?
Mccloud Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccloud Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccloud Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mccloud Elementary rank in CA?
Mccloud Elementary ranks #5,872 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mccloud Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccloud Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mccloud Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccloud Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mccloud Elementary a charter school?
No, Mccloud Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccloud Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mccloud Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccloud Elementary?
80.0% of students at Mccloud 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
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (530) 964-2133
- Area population (ZIP 96057)
- 1,076
- Area median age
- 60.6
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 96057; 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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