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#4756 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Sierra Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Placer Hills Union Elementary · Meadow Vista, CA
A Placer Hills Union Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16505 Placer Hills Rd., Meadow Vista, CA 95722
- Math 61% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Hills Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$101,023
Median home value
$671,800
Median rent
$1,500/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Live Oak Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Pine Hills Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Bowman CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 603 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Placer Hills Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Hills Elementary is listed in Placer Hills Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Hills Elementary
Sierra Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Meadow Vista, CA, part of Placer Hills Union Elementary, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,756 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Hills Elementary
What grades does Sierra Hills Elementary serve?
Sierra Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Sierra Hills Elementary?
Sierra Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Hills Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Sierra Hills Elementary ranks #4,756 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Sierra Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Hills Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Hills Elementary?
26.4% of students at Sierra Hills 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (530) 878-9473
- Area population (ZIP 95722)
- 4,439
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 58.7
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 95722; 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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