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Amador County 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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,100 students in Amador County Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Amador County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,100 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Amador County Unified School District, which is ranked #1075 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1093 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
86 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
988 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
55%
# Black Students
26 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,591 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
63%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
349 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
381
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
331
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
291
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
319
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
331
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
338
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,467 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,908
$21,485
Spending / Student
$11,467
$19,787
Best Amador County Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amador High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Argonaut High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Sutter Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Spanish St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Church St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20101 State Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24625 Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #77.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #88.
Ione Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Rank: #1010.
Ione Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 S. Ione St.
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #1111.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amador County Unified School District?
Amador County Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,100 students.
What is the rank of Amador County Unified School District?
Amador County Unified School District is ranked #1075 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Amador County Unified School District?
63% of Amador County Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amador County Unified School District?
Amador County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Amador County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,467 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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