Pacheco Union Elementary
Shasta County school performance
Pacheco Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among California school districts.
Only 46.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.5% |
| District Reading Rank | 466 / 977 (52nd percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 472 / 977 (52nd percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Spend per Student | $16,348 |
| Schools in District | 2 |
| Student Enrollment | 711 |
| Low-Income Students | 429 (60.3%) |
| English Learners | 11 (1.5%) |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 3.5 points over the full period.
Board Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
George Wold II President for the Board of Trustees | N/A | N/A |
Mary Anders Clerk for the Board of Trustees | N/A | N/A |
Jillian Chalfant Member of the Board of Trustees | N/A | N/A |
John Tetens Member of the Board of Trustees | N/A | N/A |
Jordyn Tinsley Member of the Board of Trustees | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 2.5 points in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 15.9 points in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
District School Map
Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Schools
Understanding this district
How does Pacheco Union Elementary rank in California?
Pacheco Union Elementary ranks No. 466 of 977 in reading and No. 472 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across Pacheco Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 2 of 2 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 1 of 2.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Pacheco Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 45.0%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 25.3%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Pacheco Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Shasta County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pacheco Union ElementaryThis district | 32.5% | 46.1% |
| Grant Elementary | 56.1% | 65.9% |
| Happy Valley Union Elementary | 27.6% | 36.2% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
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