Amador County Unified School District
School District · Jackson, California
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Evaluating Amador County Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Amador County Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Argonaut High
Jackson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Star Academy
Jackson · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amador High
Sutter Creek · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#617 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,551
$3,096 vs California median
District size
4,075 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Amador County Unified ranks #617 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Amador County Unified's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Argonaut High (6.7/10), North Star Academy (6.4/10), and Amador High (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.7/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Amador County Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Amador County Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Amador County Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argonaut High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | North Star Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Amador High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Independence High (continuation) | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jackson Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Sutter Creek Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Jackson Junior High | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Plymouth Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amador County Unified
Amador County Unified is a Jackson, California school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 4,075 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. District-level spending was $14,551 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Amador County Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Argonaut High, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Amador County Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Amador County Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amador County Unified with test data.
Schools in Amador County Unified
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 4,075
- Teachers (FTE)
- 201
- District spending per student
- $14,551NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amador County Unified?
Amador County Unified has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amador County Unified?
The average composite rating for Amador County Unified is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Amador County Unified?
Amador County Unified's district-level spending was $14,551 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amador County Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amador County Unified is 20.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amador County Unified?
Argonaut High is the highest-rated school in Amador County Unified with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Amador County Unified?
Across schools in Amador County Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amador County Unified compare to other districts in California?
Amador County Unified has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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