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Western Placer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,266 students in Western Placer Unified 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 Western Placer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,266 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Western Placer Unified School District, which is ranked #392 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#380 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
392 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,277 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
56%
# Black Students
130 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,969 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
55%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
413 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
617
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
489
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
523
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
530
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
531
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
509
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
569
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
521
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
581
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
617
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
639
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
557
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
583
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,726 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,453
$19,806
Spending / Student
$20,726
$18,241
Best Western Placer Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 E.ridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Scott M. Leaman
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Brentford Cir.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 W.view Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #44.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Groveland Ln.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2030 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
First Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 E. 12th St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1010.
Foskett Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1561 Joiner Pkwy.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Glen Edwards Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4730 H St.
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Grades: K-5
| 67 students
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,266 students.
What is the rank of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District is ranked #392 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Placer Unified School District?
55% of Western Placer Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 $20,726 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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