Western Placer Unified
Western Placer Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 45.8/100 — 2.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Twelve Bridges Middle at 65/100, where 33.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,000 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 45.0/100 | 8 | 22.4% | 13.3% |
| Middle | Solid 52.3/100 | 2 | 24.0% | 16.2% |
| High | Developing 43.4/100 | 3 | 13.3% | 35.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Western Placer Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Western Placer Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 52.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.8%, 0.7pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Twelve Bridges Middle leads the district at 65 with 33.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Western Placer Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Western Placer Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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
Western Placer Unified spends $12,000 per student in current expenditures — $2,814 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 (8)
Western Placer Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0 — 1.3 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Twelve Bridges Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 36.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve Bridges Elementary Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around | 36.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | Scott M. Leaman Western Placer Unified Culture First | 32.9% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Foskett Ranch Elementary Western Placer Unified Culture First | 22.4% | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | Lincoln Crossing Elementary Western Placer Unified Culture First | 22.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | First Street Elementary Western Placer Unified On the Rise | 25.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Carlin C. Coppin Elementary Western Placer Unified Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | Creekside Oaks Elementary Western Placer Unified Culture First | 19.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 8 | Sheridan Elementary Western Placer Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Western Placer Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.3 — 11.8 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +9.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Twelve Bridges Middle with a Scope Score of 65 and 33.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve Bridges Middle Western Placer Unified Growth Engine | 33.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Glen Edwards Middle Western Placer Unified On the Rise | 14.8% | Developing 40/100 |
High Schools (3)
Western Placer Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 4.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Twelve Bridges High with a Scope Score of 61 and 21.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve Bridges High Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around | 21.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln High Western Placer Unified Building Momentum | 18.1% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Phoenix High (Continuation) Western Placer Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 13/100 |
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 Western Placer Unified
- 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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