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Nevada County school performance
Penn Valley Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 44th percentile among California school districts.
Only 44.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 26.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.7% |
| District Reading Rank | 491 / 977 (50th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 605 / 977 (38th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Spend per Student | $16,110 |
| Schools in District | 3 |
| Student Enrollment | 535 |
| Low-Income Students | 290 (57.8%) |
| English Learners | 8 (1.6%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 4.7 points from last year and fell 8.6 points over the full period. Math fell 11.5 points from last year and fell 11.6 points over the full period.
•Math -11.6 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Rob Moen President [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Linda Collins Clerk [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
Amanda Connell Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Lance Eck Member [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
Sharon Loucks Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 13.9 points in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 10.9 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
District School Map
Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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How does Penn Valley Union Elementary rank in California?
Penn Valley Union Elementary ranks No. 491 of 977 in reading and No. 605 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across Penn Valley Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 1 of 3 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 0 of 3.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Penn Valley Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 38.4%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 21.6%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Penn Valley Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Nevada County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Valley Union ElementaryThis district | 26.7% | 44.9% |
| Union Hill Elementary | 40.1% | 43.0% |
| Nevada City Elementary | 43.9% | 60.0% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
