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#5034 of 9,539 schools in CA
American River Charter
School · Black Oak Mine Unified · Georgetown, CA
A Black Oak Mine Unified charter school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634
- Math 18% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at American River Charter score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American River Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,900
Median home value
$332,100
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Black Oak Mine Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
American River Charter is listed in Black Oak Mine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American River Charter
American River Charter is a public school in Georgetown, CA, part of Black Oak Mine Unified, serving approximately 244 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,034 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American River Charter
What grades does American River Charter serve?
American River Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend American River Charter?
American River Charter has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American River Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at American River Charter is 30.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American River Charter rank in CA?
American River Charter ranks #5,034 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is American River Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
American River Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American River Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American River Charter has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is American River Charter a charter school?
Yes, American River Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American River Charter a Title I school?
No, American River Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American River Charter?
41.4% of students at American River Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (530) 333-8340
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95634)
- 3,792
- Area median age
- 55
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95634; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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