EV Cain Middle
150 Palm Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603-3712
Summary
EV Cain Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 26th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 29.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 19.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 29.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,337/1,734 (23rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,239/1,735 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 411 |
| Low-Income Students | 292 (71.0%) |
| English Learners | 50 (12.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.6 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math -2.7 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 17.0% to 52.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,337 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 25% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 20%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 8.5% to 31.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,239 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 EV Cain Middle compare within the district?
EV Cain Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Auburn Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does EV Cain Middle rank in California?
EV Cain Middle ranks No. 1,337 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,239 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at EV Cain Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.3% meet the reading standard and 15.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does EV Cain Middle compare with other schools in Auburn?
EV Cain Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Auburn with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AuburnHow does EV Cain Middle compare with other schools in Placer County?
EV Cain Middle is No. 20 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| EV Cain MiddleThis school | 19.2% | 29.1% |
| Auburn Elementary | 15.9% | 20.1% |
| Skyridge Elementary | 41.9% | 48.8% |
