Excellent
#186 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Wheatland Charter Academy
Elementary School · Wheatland · Beale Afb, CA
A charter elementary school in Beale Afb, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 Beale Hwy., Beale Afb, CA 95903
- Math 63% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheatland Charter Academy score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wheatland Charter Academy 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,028/100K
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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
$57,356
Median home value
$392,900
Median rent
$2,498/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Wheatland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | Not available | 362 | 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.
Wheatland
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland Charter Academy is listed in Wheatland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland Charter Academy
Wheatland Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Beale Afb, CA, part of Wheatland, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland Charter Academy
What grades does Wheatland Charter Academy serve?
Wheatland Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wheatland Charter Academy?
Wheatland Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Charter Academy is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland Charter Academy rank in CA?
Wheatland Charter Academy ranks #186 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wheatland Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Wheatland Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland Charter Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wheatland Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wheatland Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wheatland Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Wheatland Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland Charter Academy?
39.5% of students at Wheatland Charter Academy 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
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (530) 788-0248
- Area population (ZIP 95903)
- 2,072
- Area median age
- 23.3
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 95903; 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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