Very Good
#2198 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Charter Alternative Program (cap)
Elementary School · EL Dorado County Office of Education · Placerville, CA
An EL Dorado County Office of Education charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charter Alternative Program (cap) score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charter Alternative Program (cap) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Placerville), 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
$90,499
Median home value
$527,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Community School Home Study AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| EL Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Blue RidgeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Dorado County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $79,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charter Alternative Program (cap) is listed in El Dorado County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter Alternative Program (cap)
Charter Alternative Program (cap) is a public elementary school in Placerville, CA, part of EL Dorado County Office of Education, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,198 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charter Alternative Program (cap)
What grades does Charter Alternative Program (cap) serve?
Charter Alternative Program (cap) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Charter Alternative Program (cap)?
Charter Alternative Program (cap) has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter Alternative Program (cap)?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter Alternative Program (cap) is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charter Alternative Program (cap) rank in CA?
Charter Alternative Program (cap) ranks #2,198 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Charter Alternative Program (cap)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Charter Alternative Program (cap) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Charter Alternative Program (cap)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter Alternative Program (cap) has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Charter Alternative Program (cap) a charter school?
Yes, Charter Alternative Program (cap) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charter Alternative Program (cap) a Title I school?
No, Charter Alternative Program (cap) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charter Alternative Program (cap)?
35.9% of students at Charter Alternative Program (cap) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (530) 622-6984
- Area population (ZIP 95667)
- 36,286
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 95667; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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