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Yreka Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 869 students in Yreka Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Yreka Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
869 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yreka Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1399 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1401 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
% American Indian
9%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
50%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,496 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,464 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,496
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,464
$18,396
Best Yreka Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yreka Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Evergreen Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Grades: 4-8
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1168
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1168
Grades: K
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yreka Union Elementary School District?
Yreka Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 869 students.
What is the rank of Yreka Union Elementary School District?
Yreka Union Elementary School District is ranked #1399 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yreka Union Elementary School District?
50% of Yreka Union Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yreka Union Elementary School District?
Yreka Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Yreka Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,464 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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