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#6504 of 9,539 schools in CA
Union Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Union Hill Elementary · Grass Valley, CA
A charter elementary school in Grass Valley, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11638 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 40% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Hill Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Hill 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), 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
$61,068
Median home value
$496,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Bell Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Mount St. Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Margaret G. Scotten ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Union Hill Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Hill Elementary is listed in Union Hill Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Hill Elementary
Union Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Union Hill Elementary, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,504 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Hill Elementary
What grades does Union Hill Elementary serve?
Union Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Union Hill Elementary?
Union Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Hill Elementary rank in CA?
Union Hill Elementary ranks #6,504 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Union Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Union Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Hill Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union Hill Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Union Hill Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Union Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Union Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Hill Elementary?
46.4% of students at Union Hill 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
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (530) 273-8456
- Area population (ZIP 95945)
- 27,675
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 95945; 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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