Excellent
#1546 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Willma Cavitt Junior High
Middle School · Eureka Union · Granite Bay, CA
An Eureka Union middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7200 Fuller Dr., Granite Bay, CA 95746
- Math 75% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willma Cavitt Junior High score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willma Cavitt Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$182,321
Median home value
$1,057,600
Median rent
$2,830/mo
College educated
61.3%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95746; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placer Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Sierra VistaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 4–12 | 3.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Olympus Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Eureka Union
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willma Cavitt Junior High is listed in Eureka Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willma Cavitt Junior High
Willma Cavitt Junior High is a public middle school in Granite Bay, CA, part of Eureka Union, serving approximately 399 students in grades 7th-8th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,546 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willma Cavitt Junior High
What grades does Willma Cavitt Junior High serve?
Willma Cavitt Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Willma Cavitt Junior High?
Willma Cavitt Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willma Cavitt Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willma Cavitt Junior High is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willma Cavitt Junior High rank in CA?
Willma Cavitt Junior High ranks #1,546 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Willma Cavitt Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Willma Cavitt Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Willma Cavitt Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willma Cavitt Junior High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willma Cavitt Junior High a charter school?
No, Willma Cavitt Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willma Cavitt Junior High a Title I school?
No, Willma Cavitt Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willma Cavitt Junior High?
9.0% of students at Willma Cavitt Junior High 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (916) 791-4152
- Area population (ZIP 95746)
- 22,549
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 95746; 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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