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#7130 of 9,539 schools in CA
Yuba Feather Elementary
Elementary School · Marysville Joint Unified · Challenge, CA
A Marysville Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 398, Challenge, CA 95925
- Math 23% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yuba Feather Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (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
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yuba Feather 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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)
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
60.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Marysville Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
| Cordua ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Covillaud ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | Not available | 521 | Compare → |
| Edgewater ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | Not available | 547 | 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.
Marysville Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $15,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yuba Feather Elementary is listed in Marysville Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yuba Feather Elementary
Yuba Feather Elementary is a public elementary school in Challenge, CA, part of Marysville Joint Unified, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,130 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yuba Feather Elementary
What grades does Yuba Feather Elementary serve?
Yuba Feather Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Yuba Feather Elementary?
Yuba Feather Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba Feather Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuba Feather Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yuba Feather Elementary rank in CA?
Yuba Feather Elementary ranks #7,130 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yuba Feather Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yuba Feather Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Yuba Feather Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yuba Feather Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yuba Feather Elementary a charter school?
No, Yuba Feather Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yuba Feather Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yuba Feather Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yuba Feather Elementary?
83.6% of students at Yuba Feather 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
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.4%
- Phone
- (530) 740-4040
- Area population (ZIP 95925)
- 219
- Area median age
- 26.7
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 95925; 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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