Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Placer Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Placer Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1560 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Placer Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer Charter's ranking?
Placer Charter is ranked #1560 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Placer Charter?
315 students attend Placer Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Placer Charter students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placer Charter?
Placer Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Placer Charter offer ?
Placer Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Placer Charter part of?
Placer Charter is part of Placer Academy Charter School District.
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