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#8651 of 9,539 schools in CA

Plymouth Elementary

Elementary School · Amador County Unified · Jackson, CA

An Amador County Unified elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

217 Rex Ave., Jackson, CA 95642

  • Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$14,551
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Plymouth Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

48.3%

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 Plymouth Elementary 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,970/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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

$85,000

Median home value

$470,700

Median rent

$1,384/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–6Not available428Compare →
North Star AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.4K–12Not available44Compare →
Pine Grove Elementary Stem MagnetEnrollment path unverified3.7K–6Not available273Compare →
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified4.6K–6Not available161Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Amador County Unified

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$14,551NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Plymouth Elementary is listed in Amador County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plymouth Elementary

Plymouth Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, CA, part of Amador County Unified, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,651 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plymouth Elementary

What grades does Plymouth Elementary serve?

Plymouth Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Plymouth Elementary?

Plymouth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plymouth Elementary rank in CA?

Plymouth Elementary ranks #8,651 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Plymouth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Plymouth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Plymouth Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Plymouth Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Plymouth Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

48.3% of students at Plymouth 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
207
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Amador County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
Area population (ZIP 95642)
7,350
Area median age
51.7
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 95642; 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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