Very Good
#3190 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Atlas Learning Academy
School · Western Placer Unified · Lincoln, CA
A Western Placer Unified school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
870 J St., Lincoln, CA 95648
- Math 37% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atlas Learning Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 53% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Atlas Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,200
Median home value
$635,200
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| John Adams Academy - LincolnCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Western Placer Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlas Learning Academy is listed in Western Placer Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlas Learning Academy
Atlas Learning Academy is a public school in Lincoln, CA, part of Western Placer Unified, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 86:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,190 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlas Learning Academy
What grades does Atlas Learning Academy serve?
Atlas Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Atlas Learning Academy?
Atlas Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlas Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlas Learning Academy is 86:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlas Learning Academy rank in CA?
Atlas Learning Academy ranks #3,190 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Atlas Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlas Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Atlas Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlas Learning Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Atlas Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Atlas Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlas Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Atlas Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlas Learning Academy?
32.6% of students at Atlas Learning Academy 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
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 86:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Phone
- (916) 409-2404
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95648)
- 56,597
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 95648; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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