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#9408 of 9,539 schools in CA
Quincy Elementary
Elementary School · Plumas Unified · Quincy, CA
A Plumas Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 Mill Creek Rd., Quincy, CA 95971
- Math 23% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quincy Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 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 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quincy 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Plumas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Portola OpportunityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| C. Roy Carmichael ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | Not available | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plumas Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quincy Elementary is listed in Plumas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quincy Elementary
Quincy Elementary is a public elementary school in Quincy, CA, part of Plumas Unified, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #9,408 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quincy Elementary
What grades does Quincy Elementary serve?
Quincy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Quincy Elementary?
Quincy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quincy Elementary rank in CA?
Quincy Elementary ranks #9,408 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Quincy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Quincy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Quincy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quincy Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Quincy Elementary a charter school?
No, Quincy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quincy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Quincy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quincy Elementary?
55.1% of students at Quincy 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Plumas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.8%
- Phone
- (530) 283-6550
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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