Junction Elementary
Palo Cedro, CA · Junction Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, fringe
1,878th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▼ Declining
9087 Deschutes Rd., Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274Official website ↗NCES ID 061920002308Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Junction Elementary 1,878th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 67th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 249 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 372 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 78.8% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 12.9% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 2.7% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $569K in zip 96073 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Junction Elementary in?
Junction Elementary is part of the Junction Elementary district in Palo Cedro, California.
Is Junction Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Junction Elementary 1,878th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Junction Elementary?
White 79%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (372 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Junction Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 96073 is $569K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.