Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Placer County Community Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Placer County Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Placer County Community Schools is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Placer County Community Schools?
5 students attend Placer County Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Placer County Community Schools students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placer County Community Schools?
Placer County Community Schools has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Placer County Community Schools offer ?
Placer County Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Placer County Community Schools part of?
Placer County Community Schools is part of Placer County Office Of Education School District.
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