Top Rankings
Western Placer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,030 students in Western Placer Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Western Placer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
14 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
8,030 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Placer Unified School District, which is ranked #380 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 83% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
33%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
49%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,332 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 $15,423 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$124 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,332
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,423
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Western Placer Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2450 Eastridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Westview Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Scott M. Leaman
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Brentford Cir.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Groveland Ln.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Creekside Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2030 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Foskett Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1561 Joiner Pkwy.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 East 12th St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
First Street Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Glen Edwards Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4730 H St.
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Gr: K-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,030 students.
What is the rank of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District is ranked #380 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Placer Unified School District?
49% of Western Placer Unified School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Western Placer Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,423 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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