Placerville Union Elementary
Placerville Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 35.4/100 — 8.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierra Elementary at 50/100, where 24.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,893 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 36.2/100 | 2 | 15.7% | 18.4% |
| Middle | Developing 33.9/100 | 1 | 11.3% | 20.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Placerville Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Placerville Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 27.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.2%, 1.1pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 8.0%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sierra Elementary leads the district at 50 with 24.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Placerville Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Placerville Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Placerville Union Elementary spends $11,893 per student in current expenditures — $2,921 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Placerville Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.2 — 7.6 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +3.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Sierra Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 24.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Elementary Placerville Union Elementary Building Momentum | 24.9% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Louisiana Schnell Elementary Placerville Union Elementary On the Rise | 6.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Placerville Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.9 — 6.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +12.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Edwin Markham Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 11.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin Markham Middle Placerville Union Elementary On the Rise | 11.3% | Developing 34/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Placerville Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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