Excellent
#1321 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Union Hill Middle
Middle School · Union Hill Elementary · Grass Valley, CA
An Union Hill Elementary middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
11638 Colfax Hwy., Grass Valley, CA 94945
- Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Hill Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Hill Middle 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
$109,750
Median home value
$1,094,300
Median rent
$2,168/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Gilmore MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 4–8 | 3.4 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Forest CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 806 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Union Hill Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Middle is listed in Union Hill Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Hill Middle
Union Hill Middle is a public middle school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Union Hill Elementary, serving approximately 146 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,321 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Hill Middle
What grades does Union Hill Middle serve?
Union Hill Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Hill Middle?
Union Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill Middle is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Hill Middle rank in CA?
Union Hill Middle ranks #1,321 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Union Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Hill Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Union Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Union Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Union Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Hill Middle?
39.7% of students at Union Hill 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (530) 273-8456
- Area population (ZIP 94945)
- 17,280
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 94945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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