Below Average
#8558 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pleasant Valley Middle
Middle School · Gold Oak Union Elementary · Placerville, CA
A Gold Oak Union Elementary middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4120 Pleasant Valley Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley Middle score 26% 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 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
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
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Gold Oak Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley Middle is listed in Gold Oak Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley Middle
Pleasant Valley Middle is a public middle school in Placerville, CA, part of Gold Oak Union Elementary, serving approximately 147 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,558 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 Pleasant Valley Middle
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle serve?
Pleasant Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle?
Pleasant Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley Middle rank in CA?
Pleasant Valley Middle ranks #8,558 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pleasant Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Pleasant Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Middle?
41.5% of students at Pleasant Valley 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (530) 644-9620
- Area population (ZIP 95667)
- 36,286
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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.
- 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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