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#9331 of 9,539 schools in CA

Georgetown Elementary

Elementary School · Black Oak Mine Unified · Georgetown, CA

A Black Oak Mine Unified elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6530 Wentworth Springs Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634

  • Math 22% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$15,454
Chronic Absenteeism46.5%

Students at Georgetown Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Georgetown Elementary 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average560/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American River CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–120.4 mi244Compare →
Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–6Not available264Compare →
Otter Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–5Not available17Compare →

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.

Black Oak Mine Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 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

Georgetown Elementary is listed in Black Oak Mine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Georgetown Elementary

Georgetown Elementary is a public elementary school in Georgetown, CA, part of Black Oak Mine Unified, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,331 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Georgetown Elementary

What grades does Georgetown Elementary serve?

Georgetown Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Georgetown Elementary?

Georgetown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Georgetown Elementary rank in CA?

Georgetown Elementary ranks #9,331 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Georgetown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Georgetown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Georgetown Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgetown Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Georgetown Elementary a charter school?

No, Georgetown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Georgetown Elementary a Title I school?

No, Georgetown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgetown Elementary?

55.0% of students at Georgetown Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
El Dorado County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.5%
Area population (ZIP 95634)
3,792
Area median age
55
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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