Excellent
#348 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Plumas Charter
School · Plumas Charter District · Quincy, CA
A charter school in Quincy, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
546 Lawrence St., Quincy, CA 95971
- Math 35% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plumas Charter score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plumas Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,571
Median home value
$308,400
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Plumas Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Plumas Charter is listed in Plumas Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plumas Charter
Plumas Charter is a public school in Quincy, CA, part of Plumas Charter District, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plumas Charter
What grades does Plumas Charter serve?
Plumas Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Plumas Charter?
Plumas Charter has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plumas Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Plumas Charter is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plumas Charter rank in CA?
Plumas Charter ranks #348 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Plumas Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Plumas Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Plumas Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plumas Charter has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Plumas Charter a charter school?
Yes, Plumas Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Plumas Charter a Title I school?
No, Plumas Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plumas Charter?
59.3% of students at Plumas Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Plumas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (530) 283-3851
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95971)
- 6,288
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 95971; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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