Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Weimar Hills 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% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
54%
Black
(15-16)n/a
6%
White
(15-16)86%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Weimar Hills Charter?
269 students attend Weimar Hills Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Weimar Hills Charter students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weimar Hills Charter?
Weimar Hills Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Weimar Hills Charter offer ?
Weimar Hills Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Weimar Hills Charter part of?
Weimar Hills Charter is part of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District.
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