Below Average
#8062 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ev Cain Middle
Middle School · Auburn Union Elementary · Auburn, CA
An Auburn Union Elementary middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Palm Ave., Auburn, CA 95603
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ev Cain Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ev Cain Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$80,851
Median home value
$613,900
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County Court SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Placer County Pathways CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Placer County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Auburn Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ev Cain Middle is listed in Auburn Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ev Cain Middle
Ev Cain Middle is a public middle school in Auburn, CA, part of Auburn Union Elementary, serving approximately 472 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,062 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ev Cain Middle
What grades does Ev Cain Middle serve?
Ev Cain Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ev Cain Middle?
Ev Cain Middle has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ev Cain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ev Cain Middle is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ev Cain Middle rank in CA?
Ev Cain Middle ranks #8,062 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ev Cain Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ev Cain Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Ev Cain Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ev Cain Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ev Cain Middle a charter school?
No, Ev Cain Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ev Cain Middle a Title I school?
No, Ev Cain Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ev Cain Middle?
59.5% of students at Ev Cain Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (530) 823-6106
- Area population (ZIP 95603)
- 28,195
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 95603; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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