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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 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,564 students in Western Placer Unified 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 Western Placer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
14 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,564 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Western Placer Unified School District, which is ranked #449 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
34 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
450 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,409 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
55%
# Black Students
129 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,951 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
558 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
668
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
531
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
524
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
570
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
557
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
539
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
587
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
532
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
674
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
615
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
652
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
566
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,909 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,726
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,909
$19,787
Best Western Placer Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | 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
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Scott M. Leaman
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Brentford Cir.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Groveland Ln.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5292
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Creekside Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6380
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 E. 12th St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6390
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
First Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6330
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Foskett Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1561 Joiner Pkwy.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5255
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #1010.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #1111.
Glen Edwards Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4730 H St.
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Sheridan, CA 95681
(530) 633-2591
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Twelve Bridges High School
Magnet School
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 972 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,564 students.
What is the rank of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District is ranked #449 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 Western Placer Unified School District?
52% of Western Placer Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 $19,909 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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