Very Good
#3596 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Glen Edwards Middle
Middle School · Western Placer Unified · Lincoln, CA
A Western Placer Unified middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 L St., Lincoln, CA 95648
- Math 33% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Edwards Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glen Edwards Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Atlas Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| John Adams Academy - LincolnCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
| Twelve Bridges MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 924 | 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.
Western Placer Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Glen Edwards Middle is listed in Western Placer Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Edwards Middle
Glen Edwards Middle is a public middle school in Lincoln, CA, part of Western Placer Unified, serving approximately 798 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,596 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Edwards Middle
What grades does Glen Edwards Middle serve?
Glen Edwards Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Glen Edwards Middle?
Glen Edwards Middle has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Edwards Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Edwards Middle is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Edwards Middle rank in CA?
Glen Edwards Middle ranks #3,596 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Glen Edwards Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Edwards Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Glen Edwards Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Edwards Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Glen Edwards Middle a charter school?
No, Glen Edwards Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Edwards Middle a Title I school?
No, Glen Edwards Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Edwards Middle?
43.4% of students at Glen Edwards 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
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (916) 645-6370
- Area population (ZIP 95648)
- 56,597
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 95648; 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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