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#6796 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pine Ridge
Elementary School · Paradise Unified · Magalia, CA
A Paradise Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13878 Compton Dr., Magalia, CA 95954
- Math 19% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Ridge score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Ridge 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average486/100K
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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
$61,808
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upward International Schools, Pines Academy CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Children's Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Cedarwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Paradise Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Paradise Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Ridge is listed in Paradise Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge is a public elementary school in Magalia, CA, part of Paradise Unified, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,796 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Ridge
What grades does Pine Ridge serve?
Pine Ridge serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pine Ridge?
Pine Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Ridge rank in CA?
Pine Ridge ranks #6,796 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pine Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pine Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Ridge has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pine Ridge a charter school?
No, Pine Ridge is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Ridge a Title I school?
No, Pine Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Ridge?
74.9% of students at Pine Ridge 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.8%
- Phone
- (530) 873-3800
- Area population (ZIP 95954)
- 8,488
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 95954; 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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