Shaffer Union Elementary
Lassen County school performance
Shaffer Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 22nd percentile among California school districts.
Only 36.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 16.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.4% |
| District Reading Rank | 682 / 977 (30th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 842 / 977 (14th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Spend per Student | $14,456 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 246 |
| Low-Income Students | 150 (61.0%) |
| English Learners | 7 (2.8%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 2.5 points from last year and fell 4.9 points over the full period. Math fell 9.8 points from last year and fell 9.7 points over the full period.
•Math -9.7 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Silas Rojas Board of Trustees President | N/A | N/A |
Kyle Parady Board of Trustees Clerk | N/A | N/A |
Lynda Joseph Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Megan Gray Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Shayne Cox Board Member | 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 24.9 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
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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 8.3 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Shaffer Union Elementary rank in California?
Shaffer Union Elementary ranks No. 682 of 977 in reading and No. 842 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Shaffer Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 26.7%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 13.2%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Shaffer Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Lassen County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Shaffer Union ElementaryThis district | 16.4% | 36.1% |
| Johnstonville Elementary | 26.1% | 35.6% |
| Janesville Union Elementary | 33.3% | 46.4% |
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.
