Excellent
#566 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Rolling Hills Middle
Middle School · Buckeye Union Elementary · EL Dorado Hills, CA
A Buckeye Union Elementary middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy., EL Dorado Hills, CA 95762
- Math 70% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rolling Hills Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rolling Hills Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,979
Median home value
$881,500
Median rent
$2,479/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| District Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.8private | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Marina Village MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 741 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buckeye Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rolling Hills Middle is listed in Buckeye Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rolling Hills Middle
Rolling Hills Middle is a public middle school in EL Dorado Hills, CA, part of Buckeye Union Elementary, serving approximately 814 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rolling Hills Middle
What grades does Rolling Hills Middle serve?
Rolling Hills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rolling Hills Middle?
Rolling Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Middle is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rolling Hills Middle rank in CA?
Rolling Hills Middle ranks #566 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rolling Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rolling Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Rolling Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Hills Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rolling Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Rolling Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rolling Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Rolling Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolling Hills Middle?
13.1% of students at Rolling Hills 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
- 814
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (916) 933-9290
- Area population (ZIP 95762)
- 47,262
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 95762; 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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