Poplar Avenue Elementary
2075 Poplar Street, Oroville, CA 95965-3046
Summary
Poplar Avenue Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
32.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,363/4,657 (28th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,752/4,657 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 321 |
| Low-Income Students | 271 (84.4%) |
| English Learners | 37 (11.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 13.6 points over the full period.
•Math +13.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.5% to 38.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,363 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 37% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.6% to 45.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,752 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Poplar Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is No. 2 in reading and tied for No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Thermalito Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Poplar Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Poplar Avenue Elementary ranks No. 3,363 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,752 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 Poplar Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.6% meet the reading standard and 29.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Poplar Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Oroville?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is No. 2 in reading and tied for No. 1 in math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Oroville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrovilleHow does Poplar Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Butte County?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is No. 12 in reading and tied for No. 11 in math proficiency among the 20 K–5 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Butte CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Avenue ElementaryThis school | 32.9% | 32.9% |
| Plumas Avenue Elementary | 32.9% | 43.9% |
| Sierra Avenue Elementary | 16.4% | 24.6% |
