Below Average
#8075 of 9,539 schools in CA
Foresthill Divide
Elementary School · Foresthill Union Elementary · Foresthill, CA
A Foresthill Union Elementary elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22888 Foresthill Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631
- Math 29% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foresthill Divide score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foresthill Divide sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$103,947
Median home value
$507,400
Median rent
$1,734/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Foresthill Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foresthill Divide is listed in Foresthill Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foresthill Divide
Foresthill Divide is a public elementary school in Foresthill, CA, part of Foresthill Union Elementary, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,075 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foresthill Divide
What grades does Foresthill Divide serve?
Foresthill Divide serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Foresthill Divide?
Foresthill Divide has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foresthill Divide?
The student-teacher ratio at Foresthill Divide is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foresthill Divide rank in CA?
Foresthill Divide ranks #8,075 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Foresthill Divide's MySchoolScout rating?
Foresthill Divide 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 Foresthill Divide?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foresthill Divide has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foresthill Divide a charter school?
No, Foresthill Divide is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foresthill Divide a Title I school?
No, Foresthill Divide is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foresthill Divide?
41.6% of students at Foresthill Divide 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
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (530) 367-3782
- Area population (ZIP 95631)
- 6,934
- Area median age
- 45
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 95631; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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