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#3857 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
West Point Elementary
Elementary School · Calaveras Unified · West Point, CA
A Calaveras Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 96, West Point, CA 95255
- Math 33% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Point Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Point 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,270/100K
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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
$68,000
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95255; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Pioneer MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 108 | Compare → |
| Jenny Lind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | Not available | 431 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Calaveras Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Point Elementary is listed in Calaveras Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Point Elementary
West Point Elementary is a public elementary school in West Point, CA, part of Calaveras Unified, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,857 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Point Elementary
What grades does West Point Elementary serve?
West Point Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend West Point Elementary?
West Point Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Point Elementary rank in CA?
West Point Elementary ranks #3,857 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is West Point Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Point Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 West Point Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Point Elementary a charter school?
No, West Point Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Point Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Point Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point Elementary?
59.2% of students at West Point 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Calaveras County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.5%
- Phone
- (209) 754-2255
- Area population (ZIP 95255)
- 1,755
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 95255; 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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