Calaveras Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Calaveras Unified School District, serving 2,862 students. Calaveras Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Calaveras Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Calaveras Unified School District are Gold Strike High School, Calaveras High School and Mokelumne Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Calaveras Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us |
| School District Phone Number | (209) 754-2300 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,862 Students | 6,200,210 Students |
| # of Teachers | 130 Teachers | 264,809 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Calaveras Unified School District, which is ranked #746 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #613 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 50 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 40 Students | 719,621 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 559 Students | 3,366,633 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 20% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 16 Students | 337,800 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 2,047 Students | 1,437,375 Students |
| % White Students | 71% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 11 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 139 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 255 | 530,386 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 205 | 456,975 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 173 | 454,374 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 229 | 446,120 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 214 | 465,351 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 209 | 470,766 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 217 | 484,866 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 221 | 474,703 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 220 | 472,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 221 | 493,729 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 230 | 482,007 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 239 | 473,871 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 229 | 486,683 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,712 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $36 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $34 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,723 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,712 | $14,597 |
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Calaveras Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Gold Strike High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%501 Gold Strike Rd.10
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
- Calaveras High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%350 High Sch St.10
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1811
Grades: 9-12 | 837 students
- Mokelumne Hill Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%8350 Highway 2610
Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
(209) 754-2140
Grades: K-6 | 84 students
- West Point Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%54 Bald Mountain Rd.10
West Point, CA 95255
(209) 754-2255
Grades: K-6 | 92 students
- Rail Road Flat Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%298 Rail Rd. Flat Rd.10
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
(209) 754-2275
Grades: K-6 | 62 students
- Toyon Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3412 Double Spring Rd.10
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Grades: 7-8 | 440 students
- Valley Springs Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50%240 Pine St.10
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Grades: K-6 | 485 students
- San Andreas Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%255 Lewis Ave.10
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2365
Grades: K-6 | 264 students
- Jenny Lind Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5100 Dr.r Rd.10
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Grades: K-6 | 512 students
- Calaveras Unified Alternative-sierra Hills Education Center Alternative School501 Gold Strike Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-2123
Grades: K-12 | 40 students
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