Top Rankings
Black Oak Mine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,235 students in Black Oak Mine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Black Oak Mine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,235 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black Oak Mine Unified School District, which is ranked #935 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#912 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,182 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,456 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,182
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,456
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Black Oak Mine Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Cave Valley Rd.
Cool, CA 95614
(530) 333-8355
Cool, CA 95614
(530) 333-8355
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Gr: K-5 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Divide High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6530 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8320
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8320
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Garden Valley Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-8330
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-8330
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
American River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
Black Oak Mine Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,235 students.
What is the rank of Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
Black Oak Mine Unified School District is ranked #935 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
73% of Black Oak Mine Unified School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black Oak Mine Unified School District?
Black Oak Mine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Black Oak Mine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,456 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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