For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 765 students in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
765 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #582 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#582 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
55%
# Black Students
6 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
640 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
84%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
109
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,722 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,248
$21,485
Spending / Student
$11,722
$19,787
Best Placer Hills Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weimar Hills
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W. Weimar Crossrd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Grades: 4-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16505 Placer Hills Rd.
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Grades: K-3
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 765 students.
What is the rank of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District is ranked #582 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
84% of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District?
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Placer Hills Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,722 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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