Below Average
#8340 of 9,539 schools in CA
Herbert C. Green Middle
Middle School · Mother Lode Union Elementary · Placerville, CA
A Mother Lode Union Elementary middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3781 Forni Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
- Math 24% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herbert C. Green Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbert C. Green Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Mountain CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,360 | Compare → |
| Edwin Markham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Charter Community School Home Study AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| EL Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 194 | 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.
Mother Lode Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herbert C. Green Middle is listed in Mother Lode Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbert C. Green Middle
Herbert C. Green Middle is a public middle school in Placerville, CA, part of Mother Lode Union Elementary, serving approximately 374 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,340 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbert C. Green Middle
What grades does Herbert C. Green Middle serve?
Herbert C. Green Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Herbert C. Green Middle?
Herbert C. Green Middle has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert C. Green Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert C. Green Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbert C. Green Middle rank in CA?
Herbert C. Green Middle ranks #8,340 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Herbert C. Green Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbert C. Green Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Herbert C. Green Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert C. Green Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herbert C. Green Middle a charter school?
No, Herbert C. Green Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbert C. Green Middle a Title I school?
No, Herbert C. Green Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert C. Green Middle?
49.7% of students at Herbert C. Green 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (530) 622-4668
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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