Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 5 public schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District, serving 407 students. Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District are Downieville Junior-senior High School, Downieville Elementary School and Loyalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.sierracountyofficeofeducation.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (530) 993-1660 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 407 Students | 6,196,271 Students |
| # of Teachers | 21 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District, which is ranked within the6/, top 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 59 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 15% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 314 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 25 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 42 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 25 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 29 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 34 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 32 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 29 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 35 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 28 | 474,570 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 31 | 472,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 38 | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 32 | 481,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 24 | 473,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 28 | 485,939 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $16,090 is higher than the state average of 10657. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,620 is higher than the state average of $10,724. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $6 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $6 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,090 | 10657 |
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| Spending / Student | $16,620 | 10724 |
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Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Downieville Junior-senior High School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:7/, Top 50%130 Sch St.10
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Grades: 7-12 | 21 students
- Downieville Elementary School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:7/, Top 50%130 Sch St.10
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Grades: K-6 | 27 students
- Loyalton High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:6/, Top 50%700 Fourth St.10
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Grades: 7-12 | 157 students
- Loyalton Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%111 Beckwith10
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Grades: K-6 | 199 students
- Sierra Pass (Continuation School) Alternative School700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
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