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#7620 of 9,539 schools in CA

Wrightwood Elementary

Elementary School · Snowline Joint Unified · Phelan, CA

A Snowline Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

PO Box 296000, Phelan, CA 92329

  • Math 43% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$14,356
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Wrightwood Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wrightwood 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low231/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Snowline Joint Unified

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Baldy Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1K–5Not available960Compare →
HeritageEnrollment path unverified6.7K–8Not available552Compare →
Phelan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.8K–5Not available695Compare →
Snowline AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5K–12Not available137Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Snowline Joint Unified

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$14,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wrightwood Elementary is listed in Snowline Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wrightwood Elementary

Wrightwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Phelan, CA, part of Snowline Joint Unified, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,620 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wrightwood Elementary

What grades does Wrightwood Elementary serve?

Wrightwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wrightwood Elementary?

Wrightwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrightwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wrightwood Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wrightwood Elementary rank in CA?

Wrightwood Elementary ranks #7,620 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wrightwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wrightwood Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wrightwood Elementary a charter school?

No, Wrightwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wrightwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Wrightwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wrightwood Elementary?

45.0% of students at Wrightwood 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
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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