For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 757 students in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
757 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #585 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#582 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
640 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
85%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
114
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,388 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,845 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,388
$19,801
Spending / Student
$11,845
$18,236
Best Placer Hills Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weimar Hills
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W. Weimar Crossrd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Grades: 4-8
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16505 Placer Hills Rd.
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Grades: K-3
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 757 students.
What is the rank of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District is ranked #585 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
85% of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Placer Hills Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,845 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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