Serving 363 students in grades 5-8, Herbert C. Green Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herbert C. Green Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Placerville, CA, encompassing approximately 62.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert C. Green Middle School's student population of 363 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
School Rankings
Herbert C. Green Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert C. Green Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Miners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert C. Green Middle School's ranking?
Herbert C. Green Middle School is ranked #6250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Herbert C. Green Middle School often compared to?
Herbert C. Green Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwin Markham Middle School, Pleasant Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Herbert C. Green Middle School?
363 students attend Herbert C. Green Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Herbert C. Green Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert C. Green Middle School?
Herbert C. Green Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Herbert C. Green Middle School offer ?
Herbert C. Green Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Herbert C. Green Middle School part of?
Herbert C. Green Middle School is part of Mother Lode Union Elementary School District.
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