Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mt. Shasta Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Shasta Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Shasta, CA, encompassing approximately 136 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edge of the zone is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Shasta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Shasta Elementary School's student population of 195 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mt. Shasta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Shasta Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2959 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
80%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Shasta Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Shasta Elementary School is ranked #2959 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mt. Shasta Elementary School often compared to?
Mt. Shasta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Eagle Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Shasta Elementary School?
195 students attend Mt. Shasta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mt. Shasta Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Shasta Elementary School?
Mt. Shasta Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Shasta Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Shasta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mt. Shasta Elementary School part of?
Mt. Shasta Elementary School is part of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District.
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