For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
760 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #611 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#561 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
10%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,799 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,336
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,799
$18,396
Best Placer Hills Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16505 Placer Hills Rd.
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Gr: K-3 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Weimar Hills
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 West Weimar Crossroad
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Gr: 4-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 760 students.
What is the rank of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District is ranked #611 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
82% of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $11,799 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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