Junction Elementary
9087 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro, CA 96073-8713
Summary
Junction Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 44.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 465/1,734 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 410/1,735 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 416 |
| Low-Income Students | 145 (34.9%) |
| English Learners | 4 (1.0%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and fell 6.4 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and fell 9.6 points over the full period.
•Math -9.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.6% to 64.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.8 points ahead 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.1% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.8 points ahead 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.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Junction Elementary rank in California?
Junction Elementary ranks No. 465 of 1,734 in reading and No. 410 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Junction Elementary compare with other schools in Palo Cedro?
Junction Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Palo Cedro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palo CedroHow does Junction Elementary compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Junction Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Junction ElementaryThis school | 44.9% | 54.7% |
| Chrysalis Charter | 38.4% | 45.9% |
| North Cow Creek Elementary | 45.4% | 48.1% |
