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Placer County school performance
Placer Hills Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among California school districts.
52.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 47.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.8% |
| District Reading Rank | 319 / 977 (67th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 221 / 977 (78th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Spend per Student | $15,554 |
| Schools in District | 2 |
| Student Enrollment | 755 |
| Low-Income Students | 252 (33.3%) |
| English Learners | 14 (1.9%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period.
•Math -1.4 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Ashley Lopez Board President [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
Geoff Anderson Clerk [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
Allison Harvey Trustee [email protected] | 2024 | 2026This year! |
David McEntire Board Member [email protected] | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Sadie Caldas Board Member [email protected] | 2022 | 2026This year! |
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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 24.9 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 33.3 points in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Placer Hills Union Elementary rank in California?
Placer Hills Union Elementary ranks No. 319 of 977 in reading and No. 221 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across Placer Hills Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 2 of 2 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 0 of 2.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Placer Hills Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 35.5%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 24.6%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Placer Hills Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Placer County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Placer Hills Union ElementaryThis district | 47.8% | 52.8% |
| Ackerman Charter | 53.1% | 61.7% |
| Foresthill Union Elementary | 29.4% | 44.6% |
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.
