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6.4avg / 10

Placerville Union Elementary School District

School District · Placerville, California

Students: 1,204
Teachers (FTE): 53

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

1,204

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#329 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,508

$3,139 vs California median

District size

1,204 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Placerville Union Elementary ranks #329 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Placerville Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edwin Markham Middle (7.0/10), Sierra Elementary (6.2/10), and Louisiana Schnell Elementary (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Sierra Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +3.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Placerville Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Placerville Union Elementary

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Edwin Markham Middle7.0 / 10
2Sierra Elementary6.2 / 10
3Louisiana Schnell Elementary6.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Placerville Union Elementary

Placerville Union Elementary is a Placerville, California school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,204 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1. District-level spending was $14,508 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Placerville Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Edwin Markham Middle, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Placerville Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Placerville Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency49.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Placerville Union Elementary with test data.

Schools in Placerville Union Elementary

3 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Placerville
Total Enrollment
1,204
Teachers (FTE)
53
District spending per student
$14,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Placerville Union Elementary?

Placerville Union Elementary has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Placerville Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Placerville Union Elementary is 6.4/10. 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 Placerville Union Elementary?

Placerville Union Elementary's district-level spending was $14,508 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 Placerville Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Placerville Union Elementary is 22.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Placerville Union Elementary?

Edwin Markham Middle is the highest-rated school in Placerville Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Placerville Union Elementary?

Across schools in Placerville Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Placerville Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Placerville Union Elementary has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
41.1%
ELA Proficiency
49.8%

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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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