For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,426 students in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary 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 Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,426 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #632 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#649 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
220 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
56%
# Black Students
5 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,044 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
73%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
206
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,599 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,661
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,599
$18,396
Best Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16607 Annie Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22431 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Cottage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22600 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
22580 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,426 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District is ranked #632 out of 1,925 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 Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
73% of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,599 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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