Edwin Markham Middle
2800 Moulton Drive, Placerville, CA 95667-4334
Summary
Edwin Markham Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 47th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 30.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 682/1,204 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 585/1,204 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 431 |
| Low-Income Students | 273 (63.3%) |
| English Learners | 33 (7.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.0 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math +3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 32.4% to 46.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 682 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 37% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 22.9% to 42.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 31.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Edwin Markham Middle rank in California?
Edwin Markham Middle ranks No. 682 of 1,204 in reading and No. 585 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Edwin Markham Middle compare with other schools in Placerville?
Edwin Markham Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Placerville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PlacervilleHow does Edwin Markham Middle compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Edwin Markham Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Markham MiddleThis school | 30.6% | 40.9% |
| Pleasant Valley Middle | 23.9% | 38.7% |
