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Western Placer Unified.Many schools. Many different stories.

Compare elementary, middle, and high schools across Western Placer Unified—and look beyond a single district average.

Twelve Bridges MiddleTwelve Bridges HighTwelve Bridges ElementaryLincoln HighScott M. LeamanFoskett Ranch ElementaryHorizon CharterATLAS Learning AcademyFirst Street ElementaryLincoln Crossing ElementaryGlen Edwards MiddleJohn Adams Academy - LincolnCarlin C. Coppin ElementaryCreekside Oaks ElementarySheridan ElementaryPhoenix High (Continuation)Western Placer UnifiedN ↑
16 schools mapped · Location contextOpen map →
Census district boundary
The K–12 path at a glance
Elementary10 schools
avg 39.8/1006 Solid, 2 Strong, +2 more
Middle2 schools
avg 52.0/1001 Strong, 1 Solid
High4 schools
avg 41.9/1002 Solid, 2 Needs Support

Each level is scored on its own scale — elementary, middle, and high are never ranked against each other.

Stage 1 of 3

The elementary years

37 points separate Twelve Bridges Elementary (57) from Sheridan Elementary (21) — at this level, which school matters more than which district.

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Strong Solid Developing Needs Support district avg state avg

37 points separate the strongest and weakest of these 10 elementary schools — the average hides more than it tells.

The strength

Twelve Bridges Elementary (57/100) holds the Strong band — 36.6% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 22.3%.

The catch

37 points separate the top and bottom elementary schools — the district average won't predict the school in front of you.

84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
Scott M. Leaman
On the Rise
79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100

All 10 elementary schools, ranked, in the appendix →

Stage 2 of 3

The middle years

One school defines the top: Twelve Bridges Middle sits 29 points clear of the field — the other 1 middle schools are a different conversation.

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2 middle schools span 29 points around an average of 52.0.

The strength

Twelve Bridges Middle (66/100) holds the Strong band — 33.3% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 24.0%. 1 school here ranks as a Growth Engine — returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide.

The catch

29 points separate the top and bottom middle schools — the district average won't predict the school in front of you.

92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100

Middle school detail in the appendix →

Stage 3 of 3

The high school years

50 points separate Twelve Bridges High (61) from Phoenix High (Continuation) (10) — at this level, which school matters more than which district.

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50 points separate the strongest and weakest of these 4 high schools — the average hides more than it tells.

1 continuation/alternative school not plotted — it ranks within its own class, not on this statewide axis.

The strength

Twelve Bridges High is the strongest option at 61/100 — 21.8% of its students exceed the state standard.

The catch

29.6% of students are chronically absent (state: 23.1%) — chronic means missing 10% or more of the school year. Whatever the scores say, ask each school what it is doing about attendance.

Twelve Bridges High
Strong All-Around
72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100
Lincoln High
Building Momentum
61st percentile · SolidScope Score 56/100
ATLAS Learning Academy
Building Momentum
14th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 40/100

All 4 high schools, ranked, in the appendix →

What it means for your family

If you're choosing a neighborhood

Compare schools at your child’s level before deciding on an address. The strongest attendance-zone candidate is Twelve Bridges Elementary at 57/100 — confirm the exact boundary with the district before the house.

If you already live here

2 of the 16 ranked schools are charters — enrollment paths that don't depend on your address. If your zoned school sits low in the appendix below, those lotteries and applications are the levers worth the paperwork.

If your kid is enrolled now

A band is a position, not a prophecy — 3 campuses here rank as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine (1), their returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide. Ask your school two questions: what happens for a kid who arrives behind, and what the classroom looks like for one who arrives ahead.

The strongest-scoring run through the district:

Twelve Bridges Elementary 84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100Twelve Bridges Middle 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100Twelve Bridges High 72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100

Top scorers at each level — not necessarily one zoned sequence. Confirm feeder patterns and enrollment zones with the district, and visit before you decide.

What this page can't see: whether a campus feels safe and glad at 8 a.m. If a path above looks workable, the next step is a visit.

Western Placer Unified has 16 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2024–25 CAASPP reporting · SchoolScope analysis. Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades. Sources and methodology →

One district, three stages

The average changes with the journey.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

10 comparable schools · average 39.8/100 · range 20.7–57.3

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 52.0/100 · range 37.5–66.5

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

3 comparable schools · average 52.4/100 · range 40.3–60.5

Explore Western Placer Unified by place.

Districts nearby

DistrictAverage scoreRanked schoolsTop schoolDistance
Western Placer Unifiedthis district43.9 / 10015Twelve Bridges Middle—
Rocklin Unified58.7 / 10018Western Sierra Collegiate Academy5.9 mi
Roseville City45.1 / 10019William Kaseberg Elementary7.7 mi
Loomis Union Elementary57.0 / 1005Loomis Basin Charter8.0 mi
Dry Creek Joint Elementary47.3 / 1005Quail Glen Elementary9.0 mi
Roseville Joint Union High47.2 / 1006West Park High9.1 mi

Averages blend every school level in a district and carry no score band. Compare a level at a time in the spreads above, then open the schools. Distances run between school-location centers.

Cities served

City pages include schools from other districts too. Check the district named on each school profile.

Patterns across the district

What kinds of schools are here?

Patterns worth exploring.

Choose a pattern to find matching schools in the lists below. Open a profile to see the underlying measures and questions to ask on a visit.

How patterns are defined →

Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in Western Placer Unified

Browse by level, then compare the evidence behind each profile.

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Elementary schools in Western Placer Unified · 10 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Twelve Bridges Elementary
Western Placer Unified Solid Base
36.6%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100
Scott M. Leaman
Western Placer Unified On the Rise
32.9%79th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Western Placer Unified Culture First
22.4%67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Horizon Charter
Western Placer Unified Culture First
25.7%65th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
First Street Elementary
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
25.6%59th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Western Placer Unified Culture First
22.3%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100

Middle schools in Western Placer Unified · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Twelve Bridges Middle
Western Placer Unified Growth Engine
33.3%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
Glen Edwards Middle
Western Placer Unified On the Rise
14.8%53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100

High schools in Western Placer Unified · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Twelve Bridges High
Western Placer Unified Strong All-Around
21.8%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100
Lincoln High
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
18.1%61st percentile · SolidScope Score 56/100
ATLAS Learning Academy
Western Placer Unified Building Momentum
19.4%14th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 40/100
Phoenix High (Continuation)
Western Placer Unified continuation high school
0.0%4th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 10/100
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Select two to four schools at the same level. Rankings and score bands compare each school with its own enrollment group.

District finance · FY 2024–25

Where the district's dollars go.

Western Placer Unified spent $15,873 per student in FY 2024–25 — $4,618 less than the median California district ($20,491), about 23% lower. About 62 cents of every dollar goes to classroom instruction.

Current expense per student

Current expense of education per unit of average daily attendance, from the district's annual SACS filing to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus. Spending is context, not a measure of school quality.

Share by function

  • Instruction62%
  • Instruction support11%
  • Student services8%
  • Administration8%
  • Buildings & maintenance9%
  • Other2%

Shares of the same current-expense total, by SACS function. Names are simplified from the filing's own categories.

The system behind the schools

The people behind the classrooms — district-grain context that never enters a school's score.

People
Teacher salary range$46,308–$114,443
Teaching staff371 · FTE
District enrollment7,081 · students
Who attends
Hispanic 33.9% · White 48.9% · Black 1.9% · Asian 3.6% · Other 11.8%
Free/reduced lunch39% · economic need indicator

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule 2024–25 · CDE enrollment (district averages)

See how the school years fit together.

Explore the next stage, then verify the schools available for your address.

These are browsing links, not a feeder path. Assignments vary by residence, program, permits, and available space.

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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.

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 16 schoolsMethodology · Download this data (CSV)

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in Western Placer Unified?
This SchoolScope directory lists 16 public schools in Western Placer Unified with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in Western Placer Unified?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Twelve Bridges Elementary (57/100). Middle: Twelve Bridges Middle (66/100). High: Twelve Bridges High (61/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Does living in Western Placer Unified guarantee a particular school?
A district outline does not establish assignment to an individual school. Attendance boundaries, programs, permits, and available space can affect enrollment. Confirm the requirements directly with the district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.