Rocklin Unified School District
School District · Rocklin, California
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,809
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,809
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Evaluating Rocklin Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rocklin 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.
Valley View Elementary
Rocklin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sierra Elementary
Rocklin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Granite Oaks Middle
Rocklin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#201 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,809
$2,838 vs California median
District size
11,606 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Rocklin Unified ranks #201 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Rocklin Unified's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley View Elementary (8.7/10), Sierra Elementary (8.2/10), and Granite Oaks Middle (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Rocklin Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rocklin Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rocklin Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sierra Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Granite Oaks Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Rocklin Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ruhkala Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Sunset Ranch Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Antelope Creek Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Cobblestone Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Parker Whitney Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Rocklin High | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rocklin Unified
Rocklin Unified is a Rocklin, California school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 11,606 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1. The district invests $14,809 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Rocklin Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley View Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Rocklin Unified students show an average math proficiency of 62.9% and ELA proficiency of 67.4%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rocklin Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rocklin Unified with test data.
Schools in Rocklin Unified
18 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Rocklin
- Total Enrollment
- 11,606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 532
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rocklin Unified?
Rocklin Unified has 18 schools in total — 12 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 Rocklin Unified?
The average composite rating for Rocklin Unified is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rocklin Unified?
Rocklin Unified spends $14,809 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rocklin Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rocklin Unified is 21.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rocklin Unified?
Valley View Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rocklin Unified with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Rocklin Unified?
Across schools in Rocklin Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rocklin Unified compare to other districts in California?
Rocklin Unified has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 18 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.4%
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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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