Nevada City School of the Arts
13032 Bitney Springs Road, Building 8, Nevada City, CA 95959-9017
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 39.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 258/1,734 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 549/1,735 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 477 |
| Low-Income Students | 205 (43.0%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.9% to 81.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.0% to 50.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. 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.
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 Nevada City School of the Arts compare within the district?
Nevada City School of the Arts is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Nevada County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nevada City School of the Arts rank in California?
Nevada City School of the Arts ranks No. 258 of 1,734 in reading and No. 549 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Nevada City School of the Arts compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.4% meet the reading standard and 31.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nevada City School of the Arts compare with other schools in Nevada City?
Nevada City School of the Arts is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Nevada City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Nevada CityWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada City School of the ArtsThis school | 39.7% | 63.9% |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | 16.3% | 35.8% |
| Yuba River Charter | 35.7% | 62.1% |
