North Cow Creek Elementary
10619 Swede Creek Road, Palo Cedro, CA 96073-9742
Summary
North Cow Creek Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 45.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 675/1,734 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 395/1,735 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 270 |
| Low-Income Students | 73 (27.0%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 11.8 points from last year and fell 9.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.7 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math -1.0 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 16.7% to 69.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-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 reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.2% to 54.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-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 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 North Cow Creek Elementary rank in California?
North Cow Creek Elementary ranks No. 675 of 1,734 in reading and No. 395 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does North Cow Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Palo Cedro?
North Cow Creek Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Palo Cedro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palo CedroHow does North Cow Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Shasta County?
North Cow Creek Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Cow Creek ElementaryThis school | 45.4% | 48.1% |
| Chrysalis Charter | 38.4% | 45.9% |
| Junction Elementary | 44.9% | 54.7% |
