Plumas Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,686 students in Plumas Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Plumas Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Plumas Unified School District, which is ranked #974 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
50 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
56%
# Black Students
9 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,048 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
62%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
158
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,145 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,617 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,686 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District is ranked #974 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas Unified School District?
62% of Plumas Unified School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Unified School District?
Plumas Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Plumas Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,617 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,686 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
