Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District
School District · Grass Valley, California
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
How this district compares
California rank
#229 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,572
$4,075 vs California median
District size
1,428 students
Smaller than California median
About Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary is a Grass Valley, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,428 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. The district invests $13,572 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Magnolia Intermediate, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Grass Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary spends $13,572 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary is 22:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
Magnolia Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
Across schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
Resources
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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