Top Rankings
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 414 students in Sierra-Plumas Joint 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 Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
414 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #882 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#871 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
19%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
72%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,679 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,543
$26,022
Spending / Student
$19,679
$22,604
Best Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downieville Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Downieville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Loyalton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Loyalton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Pass (Continuation School)
Alternative School
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District is ranked #882 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District?
72% of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District?
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,679 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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