Below Average
#8501 of 9,539 schools in CA
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Thermalito Union Elementary · Oroville, CA
A Thermalito Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2075 Poplar Ave., Oroville, CA 95965
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Avenue 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poplar Avenue 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oroville), 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
$53,367
Median home value
$295,500
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95965; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Butte County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Siskiyou Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| HearthstoneCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 179 | 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.
Thermalito Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poplar Avenue Elementary is listed in Thermalito Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Avenue Elementary
Poplar Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Oroville, CA, part of Thermalito Union Elementary, serving approximately 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,501 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Avenue Elementary
What grades does Poplar Avenue Elementary serve?
Poplar Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Poplar Avenue Elementary?
Poplar Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Avenue Elementary is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Poplar Avenue Elementary ranks #8,501 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Poplar Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Poplar Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Avenue Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Poplar Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Poplar Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Poplar Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Avenue Elementary?
79.9% of students at Poplar Avenue 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
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (530) 538-2910
- Area population (ZIP 95965)
- 20,854
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 95965; 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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