Western Placer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,564 students in Western Placer Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Western Placer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Western Placer Unified School District, which is ranked #449 of all 1,931 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
34 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
450 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,409 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
55%
# Black Students
129 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,951 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
558 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
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:
668
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
531
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
524
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
570
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
557
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
539
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
587
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
532
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
674
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
615
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
652
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
566
453,495
# 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 $17,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,909 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,564 students.
What is the rank of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District is ranked #449 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Placer Unified School District?
52% of Western Placer Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Placer Unified School District?
Western Placer Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Western Placer Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,909 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 7,564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
