Below Average
#7504 of 9,539 schools in CA
Upper Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Upper Lake Unified · Upper Lake, CA
An Upper Lake Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
679 Second St., Upper Lake, CA 95485
- Math 16% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Lake Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 19% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Lake 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated970/100K
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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
$84,583
Median home value
$364,600
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95485; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Seventh-day AdventistPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Lake Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Lake Elementary is listed in Upper Lake Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Lake Elementary
Upper Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Upper Lake, CA, part of Upper Lake Unified, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,504 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Lake Elementary
What grades does Upper Lake Elementary serve?
Upper Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Upper Lake Elementary?
Upper Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Lake Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Lake Elementary rank in CA?
Upper Lake Elementary ranks #7,504 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Upper Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Upper Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Lake Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Upper Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Upper Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Upper Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Lake Elementary?
84.0% of students at Upper Lake 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (707) 275-2357
- Area population (ZIP 95485)
- 2,900
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 95485; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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