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5.5 avg / 10

Plumas Unified School District

School District · Quincy, California

Students: 1,687
Teachers (FTE): 99

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

9

4 elem, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,119

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

How this district compares

California rank

#552 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,119

+$2,472 vs California median

District size

1,687 students

Smaller than California median

About Plumas Unified

Plumas Unified is a Quincy, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 1,687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $20,119 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Plumas Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is C. Roy Carmichael Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Plumas Unified students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Plumas Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.0%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Plumas Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Quincy
Total Enrollment
1,687
Teachers (FTE)
99
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plumas Unified?

Plumas Unified has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Plumas Unified?

The average composite rating for Plumas Unified is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plumas Unified?

Plumas Unified spends $20,119 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Plumas Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Plumas Unified is 17:1.

What is the top-rated school in Plumas Unified?

C. Roy Carmichael Elementary is the highest-rated school in Plumas Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Plumas Unified?

Across schools in Plumas Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Plumas Unified compare to other districts in California?

Plumas Unified has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 9 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
25.0%
ELA Proficiency
38.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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