Mother Lode Union Elementary School District
School District · Placerville, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
863
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
863
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#209 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,798
$849 vs California median
District size
863 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +1.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mother Lode Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mother Lode Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Creek Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Herbert C. Green Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mother Lode Union Elementary
Mother Lode Union Elementary is a Placerville, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. District-level spending was $16,798 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Mother Lode Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mother Lode Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 39.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Mother Lode Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mother Lode Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Mother Lode Union Elementary
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Placerville
- Total Enrollment
- 863
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mother Lode Union Elementary?
Mother Lode Union Elementary has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mother Lode Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Mother Lode Union Elementary is 6.8/10. 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 Mother Lode Union Elementary?
Mother Lode Union Elementary's district-level spending was $16,798 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 Mother Lode Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mother Lode Union Elementary is 20.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mother Lode Union Elementary?
Indian Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Mother Lode Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mother Lode Union Elementary?
Across schools in Mother Lode Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.6%
How we rate schools
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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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