Anderson Heights Elementary
1530 Spruce Street, Anderson, CA 96007-4369
Summary
Anderson Heights Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 18th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 27.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 22.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 27.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,860/4,657 (17th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,767/4,657 (19th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 261 |
| Low-Income Students | 199 (76.2%) |
| English Learners | 18 (6.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.1 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 17.1% to 43.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,860 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 26% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 8.1% to 41.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,767 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Anderson Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Anderson Heights Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Cascade Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Anderson Heights Elementary rank in California?
Anderson Heights Elementary ranks No. 3,860 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,767 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Anderson Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 24.4% meet the reading standard and 20.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Anderson Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Anderson?
Anderson Heights Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Anderson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AndersonHow does Anderson Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Anderson Heights Elementary is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Heights ElementaryThis school | 22.3% | 27.6% |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | 32.8% | 36.5% |
