For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 469 students in MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
2 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
469 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #577 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#558 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
12%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
81%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,655 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,292 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,655
$20,100
Spending / Student
$13,292
$18,511
Best MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Cedar St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sisson
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 East Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District?
MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 469 students.
What is the rank of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District?
MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District is ranked #577 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District?
81% of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District?
MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,292 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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